Finding the Third Proportional to 253,095 and 356,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,095 and 356,010 is: 500,772.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,095 : 356,010 = 356,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,095/356,010 = 356,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,095x = 356,010 × 356,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,095x = 126,743,120,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,743,120,100/253,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,772.91
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