Finding the Third Proportional to 286,534 and 387,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,534 and 387,758 is: 524,741.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,534 : 387,758 = 387,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,534/387,758 = 387,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,534x = 387,758 × 387,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,534x = 150,356,266,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,356,266,564/286,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,741.45
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