Finding the Third Proportional to 259,225 and 370,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,225 and 370,693 is: 530,092.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,225 : 370,693 = 370,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,225/370,693 = 370,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,225x = 370,693 × 370,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,225x = 137,413,300,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,413,300,249/259,225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,092.78
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