Finding the Third Proportional to 253,232 and 392,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,232 and 392,096 is: 607,108.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,232 : 392,096 = 392,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,232/392,096 = 392,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,232x = 392,096 × 392,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,232x = 153,739,273,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,739,273,216/253,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,108.40
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