Finding the Third Proportional to 252,084 and 378,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,084 and 378,126 is: 567,189
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,084 : 378,126 = 378,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,084/378,126 = 378,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,084x = 378,126 × 378,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,084x = 142,979,271,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,979,271,876/252,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,189
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