Finding the Third Proportional to 257,282 and 395,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,282 and 395,907 is: 609,223.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,282 : 395,907 = 395,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,282/395,907 = 395,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,282x = 395,907 × 395,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,282x = 156,742,352,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,742,352,649/257,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,223.94
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