Finding the Third Proportional to 260,274 and 354,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,274 and 354,576 is: 483,045.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,274 : 354,576 = 354,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,274/354,576 = 354,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,274x = 354,576 × 354,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,274x = 125,724,139,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,724,139,776/260,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,045.33
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