Finding the Third Proportional to 251,880 and 389,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,880 and 389,940 is: 603,673.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,880 : 389,940 = 389,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,880/389,940 = 389,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,880x = 389,940 × 389,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,880x = 152,053,203,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,053,203,600/251,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,673.19
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