Finding the Third Proportional to 251,555 and 373,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,555 and 373,909 is: 555,774.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,555 : 373,909 = 373,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,555/373,909 = 373,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,555x = 373,909 × 373,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,555x = 139,807,940,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,807,940,281/251,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,774.84
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