Finding the Third Proportional to 254,696 and 344,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,696 and 344,676 is: 466,444.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,696 : 344,676 = 344,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,696/344,676 = 344,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,696x = 344,676 × 344,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,696x = 118,801,544,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,801,544,976/254,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,444.49
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