Finding the Third Proportional to 251,200 and 376,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,200 and 376,804 is: 565,212.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,200 : 376,804 = 376,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,200/376,804 = 376,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,200x = 376,804 × 376,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,200x = 141,981,254,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,981,254,416/251,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,212.00
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