Finding the Third Proportional to 253,468 and 354,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,468 and 354,368 is: 495,434.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,468 : 354,368 = 354,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,468/354,368 = 354,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,468x = 354,368 × 354,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,468x = 125,576,679,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,576,679,424/253,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,434.06
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