Finding the Third Proportional to 254,364 and 374,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,364 and 374,148 is: 550,340.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,364 : 374,148 = 374,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,364/374,148 = 374,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,364x = 374,148 × 374,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,364x = 139,986,725,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,986,725,904/254,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,340.17
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