Finding the Third Proportional to 257,147 and 385,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,147 and 385,467 is: 577,820.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,147 : 385,467 = 385,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,147/385,467 = 385,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,147x = 385,467 × 385,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,147x = 148,584,808,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,584,808,089/257,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,820.50
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