Finding the Third Proportional to 257,708 and 362,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,708 and 362,910 is: 511,057.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,708 : 362,910 = 362,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,708/362,910 = 362,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,708x = 362,910 × 362,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,708x = 131,703,668,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,703,668,100/257,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,057.74
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