Finding the Third Proportional to 257,720 and 392,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,720 and 392,050 is: 596,396.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,720 : 392,050 = 392,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,720/392,050 = 392,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,720x = 392,050 × 392,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,720x = 153,703,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,703,202,500/257,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,396.10
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