Finding the Third Proportional to 257,982 and 371,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,982 and 371,592 is: 535,233.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,982 : 371,592 = 371,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,982/371,592 = 371,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,982x = 371,592 × 371,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,982x = 138,080,614,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,080,614,464/257,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,233.52
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