Finding the Third Proportional to 254,690 and 373,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,690 and 373,010 is: 546,297.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,690 : 373,010 = 373,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,690/373,010 = 373,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,690x = 373,010 × 373,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,690x = 139,136,460,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,136,460,100/254,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,297.30
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