Finding the Third Proportional to 253,455 and 354,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,455 and 354,348 is: 495,403.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,455 : 354,348 = 354,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,455/354,348 = 354,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,455x = 354,348 × 354,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,455x = 125,562,505,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,562,505,104/253,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,403.54
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