Finding the Third Proportional to 253,731 and 356,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,731 and 356,993 is: 502,279.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,731 : 356,993 = 356,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,731/356,993 = 356,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,731x = 356,993 × 356,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,731x = 127,444,002,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,444,002,049/253,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,279.98
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