Finding the Third Proportional to 251,539 and 379,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,539 and 379,661 is: 573,042.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,539 : 379,661 = 379,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,539/379,661 = 379,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,539x = 379,661 × 379,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,539x = 144,142,474,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,142,474,921/251,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,042.25
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