Finding the Third Proportional to 252,084 and 390,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,084 and 390,519 is: 604,977.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,084 : 390,519 = 390,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,084/390,519 = 390,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,084x = 390,519 × 390,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,084x = 152,505,089,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,505,089,361/252,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,977.27
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