Finding the Third Proportional to 251,154 and 376,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,154 and 376,731 is: 565,096.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,154 : 376,731 = 376,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,154/376,731 = 376,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,154x = 376,731 × 376,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,154x = 141,926,246,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,926,246,361/251,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,096.50
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