Finding the Third Proportional to 286,098 and 388,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,098 and 388,559 is: 527,714.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,098 : 388,559 = 388,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,098/388,559 = 388,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,098x = 388,559 × 388,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,098x = 150,978,096,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,978,096,481/286,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,714.62
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