Finding the Third Proportional to 257,978 and 371,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,978 and 371,586 is: 535,224.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,978 : 371,586 = 371,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,978/371,586 = 371,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,978x = 371,586 × 371,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,978x = 138,076,155,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,076,155,396/257,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,224.54
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