Finding the Third Proportional to 253,446 and 354,334.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,446 and 354,334.50 is: 495,383.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,446 : 354,334.50 = 354,334.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,446/354,334.50 = 354,334.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,446x = 354,334.50 × 354,334.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,446x = 125,552,937,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,552,937,890.25/253,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,383.39
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