Finding the Third Proportional to 257,560 and 393,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,560 and 393,997 is: 602,708.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,560 : 393,997 = 393,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,560/393,997 = 393,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,560x = 393,997 × 393,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,560x = 155,233,636,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,233,636,009/257,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,708.63
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