Finding the Third Proportional to 253,106 and 356,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,106 and 356,025 is: 500,793.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,106 : 356,025 = 356,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,106/356,025 = 356,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,106x = 356,025 × 356,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,106x = 126,753,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,753,800,625/253,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,793.35
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