Finding the Third Proportional to 257,242 and 402,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,242 and 402,327 is: 629,240.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,242 : 402,327 = 402,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,242/402,327 = 402,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,242x = 402,327 × 402,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,242x = 161,867,014,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,867,014,929/257,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,240.23
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