Finding the Third Proportional to 257,904 and 381,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,904 and 381,936 is: 565,617.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,904 : 381,936 = 381,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,904/381,936 = 381,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,904x = 381,936 × 381,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,904x = 145,875,108,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,875,108,096/257,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,617.86
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