Finding the Third Proportional to 257,361 and 371,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,361 and 371,277 is: 535,615.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,361 : 371,277 = 371,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,361/371,277 = 371,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,361x = 371,277 × 371,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,361x = 137,846,610,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,846,610,729/257,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,615.77
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