Finding the Third Proportional to 253,110 and 375,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,110 and 375,774 is: 557,884.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,110 : 375,774 = 375,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,110/375,774 = 375,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,110x = 375,774 × 375,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,110x = 141,206,099,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,206,099,076/253,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,884.32
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