Finding the Third Proportional to 254,110 and 374,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,110 and 374,126 is: 550,825.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,110 : 374,126 = 374,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,110/374,126 = 374,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,110x = 374,126 × 374,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,110x = 139,970,263,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,970,263,876/254,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,825.48
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