Finding the Third Proportional to 251,584 and 380,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,584 and 380,622 is: 575,843.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,584 : 380,622 = 380,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,584/380,622 = 380,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,584x = 380,622 × 380,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,584x = 144,873,106,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,873,106,884/251,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,843.88
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