Finding the Third Proportional to 257,922 and 398,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,922 and 398,547 is: 615,843.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,922 : 398,547 = 398,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,922/398,547 = 398,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,922x = 398,547 × 398,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,922x = 158,839,711,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,839,711,209/257,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,843.98
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