Finding the Third Proportional to 253,458 and 544,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,458 and 544,356 is: 1,169,122.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,458 : 544,356 = 544,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,458/544,356 = 544,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,458x = 544,356 × 544,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,458x = 296,323,454,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,323,454,736/253,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,122.52
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