Finding the Third Proportional to 254,428 and 374,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,428 and 374,214 is: 550,395.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,428 : 374,214 = 374,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,428/374,214 = 374,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,428x = 374,214 × 374,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,428x = 140,036,117,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,036,117,796/254,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,395.86
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