Finding the Third Proportional to 253,935 and 401,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,935 and 401,755 is: 635,623.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,935 : 401,755 = 401,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,935/401,755 = 401,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,935x = 401,755 × 401,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,935x = 161,407,080,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,407,080,025/253,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,623.60
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