Finding the Third Proportional to 254,660 and 393,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,660 and 393,069 is: 606,703.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,660 : 393,069 = 393,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,660/393,069 = 393,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,660x = 393,069 × 393,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,660x = 154,503,238,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,503,238,761/254,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,703.99
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