Finding the Third Proportional to 254,109 and 374,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,109 and 374,124 is: 550,821.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,109 : 374,124 = 374,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,109/374,124 = 374,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,109x = 374,124 × 374,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,109x = 139,968,767,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,968,767,376/254,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,821.76
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