Finding the Third Proportional to 254,030 and 374,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,030 and 374,026 is: 550,704.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,030 : 374,026 = 374,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,030/374,026 = 374,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,030x = 374,026 × 374,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,030x = 139,895,448,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,895,448,676/254,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,704.44
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