Finding the Third Proportional to 257,997 and 379,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,997 and 379,412 is: 557,965.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,997 : 379,412 = 379,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,997/379,412 = 379,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,997x = 379,412 × 379,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,997x = 143,953,465,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,953,465,744/257,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,965.66
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