Finding the Third Proportional to 254,664 and 344,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,664 and 344,628 is: 466,373.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,664 : 344,628 = 344,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,664/344,628 = 344,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,664x = 344,628 × 344,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,664x = 118,768,458,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,768,458,384/254,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,373.18
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