Finding the Third Proportional to 257,742 and 378,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,742 and 378,135 is: 554,764.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,742 : 378,135 = 378,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,742/378,135 = 378,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,742x = 378,135 × 378,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,742x = 142,986,078,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,986,078,225/257,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,764.37
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