Finding the Third Proportional to 257,249 and 366,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,249 and 366,956 is: 523,448.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,249 : 366,956 = 366,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,249/366,956 = 366,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,249x = 366,956 × 366,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,249x = 134,656,705,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,656,705,936/257,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,448.90
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