Finding the Third Proportional to 257,481 and 377,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,481 and 377,004 is: 552,009.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,481 : 377,004 = 377,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,481/377,004 = 377,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,481x = 377,004 × 377,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,481x = 142,132,016,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,132,016,016/257,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,009.73
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