Finding the Third Proportional to 252,252 and 390,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,252 and 390,594 is: 604,806.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,252 : 390,594 = 390,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,252/390,594 = 390,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,252x = 390,594 × 390,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,252x = 152,563,672,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,563,672,836/252,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,806.59
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