Finding the Third Proportional to 254,302 and 311,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,302 and 311,164 is: 380,740.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,302 : 311,164 = 311,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,302/311,164 = 311,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,302x = 311,164 × 311,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,302x = 96,823,034,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,823,034,896/254,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,740.36
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