Finding the Third Proportional to 257,654 and 356,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,654 and 356,020 is: 491,939.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,654 : 356,020 = 356,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,654/356,020 = 356,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,654x = 356,020 × 356,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,654x = 126,750,240,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,750,240,400/257,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,939.73
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