Finding the Third Proportional to 254,464 and 394,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,464 and 394,210 is: 610,701.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,464 : 394,210 = 394,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,464/394,210 = 394,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,464x = 394,210 × 394,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,464x = 155,401,524,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,401,524,100/254,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,701.41
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