Finding the Third Proportional to 253,190 and 393,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,190 and 393,609 is: 611,904.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,190 : 393,609 = 393,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,190/393,609 = 393,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,190x = 393,609 × 393,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,190x = 154,928,044,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,928,044,881/253,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,904.28
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