Finding the Third Proportional to 253,186 and 393,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,186 and 393,603 is: 611,895.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,186 : 393,603 = 393,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,186/393,603 = 393,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,186x = 393,603 × 393,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,186x = 154,923,321,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,923,321,609/253,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,895.29
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