Finding the Third Proportional to 275,210 and 387,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,210 and 387,554 is: 545,758.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,210 : 387,554 = 387,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,210/387,554 = 387,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,210x = 387,554 × 387,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,210x = 150,198,102,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,198,102,916/275,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,758.16
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