Finding the Third Proportional to 253,206 and 395,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,206 and 395,361 is: 617,324.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,206 : 395,361 = 395,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,206/395,361 = 395,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,206x = 395,361 × 395,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,206x = 156,310,320,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,310,320,321/253,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,324.71
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