Finding the Third Proportional to 249,252 and 376,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,252 and 376,851 is: 569,771.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,252 : 376,851 = 376,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,252/376,851 = 376,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,252x = 376,851 × 376,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,252x = 142,016,676,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,016,676,201/249,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,771.46
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