Finding the Third Proportional to 257,700 and 409,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,700 and 409,974 is: 652,226.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,700 : 409,974 = 409,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,700/409,974 = 409,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,700x = 409,974 × 409,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,700x = 168,078,680,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,078,680,676/257,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,226.16
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