Finding the Third Proportional to 257,256 and 397,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,256 and 397,548 is: 614,346.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,256 : 397,548 = 397,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,256/397,548 = 397,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,256x = 397,548 × 397,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,256x = 158,044,412,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,044,412,304/257,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614,346.85
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