Finding the Third Proportional to 254,070 and 379,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,070 and 379,857 is: 567,919.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,070 : 379,857 = 379,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,070/379,857 = 379,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,070x = 379,857 × 379,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,070x = 144,291,340,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,291,340,449/254,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,919.63
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