Finding the Third Proportional to 253,443 and 379,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,443 and 379,413 is: 567,994.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,443 : 379,413 = 379,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,443/379,413 = 379,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,443x = 379,413 × 379,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,443x = 143,954,224,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,954,224,569/253,443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,994.48
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