Finding the Third Proportional to 253,376 and 535,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,376 and 535,360 is: 1,131,166.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,376 : 535,360 = 535,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,376/535,360 = 535,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,376x = 535,360 × 535,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,376x = 286,610,329,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,610,329,600/253,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,166.05
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