Finding the Third Proportional to 253,452 and 354,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,452 and 354,343 is: 495,395.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,452 : 354,343 = 354,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,452/354,343 = 354,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,452x = 354,343 × 354,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,452x = 125,558,961,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,558,961,649/253,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,395.43
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