Finding the Third Proportional to 253,322 and 395,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,322 and 395,318 is: 616,907.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,322 : 395,318 = 395,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,322/395,318 = 395,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,322x = 395,318 × 395,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,322x = 156,276,321,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,276,321,124/253,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,907.81
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