Finding the Third Proportional to 108,474 and 253,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,474 and 253,425 is: 592,070.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,474 : 253,425 = 253,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,474/253,425 = 253,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,474x = 253,425 × 253,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,474x = 64,224,230,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,224,230,625/108,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,070.27
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