Finding the Third Proportional to 257,956.88 and 371,553.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,956.88 and 371,553.75 is: 535,175.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,956.88 : 371,553.75 = 371,553.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,956.88/371,553.75 = 371,553.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,956.88x = 371,553.75 × 371,553.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,956.88x = 138,052,189,139.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,052,189,139.06/257,956.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,175.46
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