Finding the Third Proportional to 254,416 and 373,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,416 and 373,844 is: 549,333.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,416 : 373,844 = 373,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,416/373,844 = 373,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,416x = 373,844 × 373,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,416x = 139,759,336,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,759,336,336/254,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,333.91
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