Finding the Third Proportional to 253,497 and 389,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,497 and 389,787 is: 599,351.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,497 : 389,787 = 389,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,497/389,787 = 389,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,497x = 389,787 × 389,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,497x = 151,933,905,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,933,905,369/253,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,351.89
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