Finding the Third Proportional to 257,953 and 398,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,953 and 398,594 is: 615,915.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,953 : 398,594 = 398,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,953/398,594 = 398,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,953x = 398,594 × 398,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,953x = 158,877,176,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,877,176,836/257,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,915.21
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