Finding the Third Proportional to 249,252 and 373,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,252 and 373,806 is: 560,601.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,252 : 373,806 = 373,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,252/373,806 = 373,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,252x = 373,806 × 373,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,252x = 139,730,925,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,730,925,636/249,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,601.02
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