Finding the Third Proportional to 254,470 and 394,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,470 and 394,220 is: 610,718.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,470 : 394,220 = 394,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,470/394,220 = 394,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,470x = 394,220 × 394,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,470x = 155,409,408,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,409,408,400/254,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,718.00
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