Finding the Third Proportional to 252,104 and 376,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,104 and 376,380 is: 561,918.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,104 : 376,380 = 376,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,104/376,380 = 376,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,104x = 376,380 × 376,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,104x = 141,661,904,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,661,904,400/252,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,918.51
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