Finding the Third Proportional to 251,064 and 351,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,064 and 351,165 is: 491,176.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,064 : 351,165 = 351,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,064/351,165 = 351,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,064x = 351,165 × 351,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,064x = 123,316,857,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,316,857,225/251,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,176.98
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