Finding the Third Proportional to 253,604 and 392,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,604 and 392,484 is: 607,418.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,604 : 392,484 = 392,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,604/392,484 = 392,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,604x = 392,484 × 392,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,604x = 154,043,690,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,043,690,256/253,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,418.22
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