Finding the Third Proportional to 257,042 and 384,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,042 and 384,051 is: 573,817.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,042 : 384,051 = 384,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,042/384,051 = 384,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,042x = 384,051 × 384,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,042x = 147,495,170,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,495,170,601/257,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,817.39
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