Finding the Third Proportional to 254,423 and 345,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,423 and 345,527 is: 469,253.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,423 : 345,527 = 345,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,423/345,527 = 345,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,423x = 345,527 × 345,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,423x = 119,388,907,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,388,907,729/254,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,253.60
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