Finding the Third Proportional to 257,076 and 553,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,076 and 553,626 is: 1,192,261.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,076 : 553,626 = 553,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,076/553,626 = 553,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,076x = 553,626 × 553,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,076x = 306,501,747,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,501,747,876/257,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,192,261.23
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