Finding the Third Proportional to 254,304 and 373,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,304 and 373,570 is: 548,770.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,304 : 373,570 = 373,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,304/373,570 = 373,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,304x = 373,570 × 373,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,304x = 139,554,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,554,544,900/254,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,770.55
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