Finding the Third Proportional to 252,304 and 379,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,304 and 379,510 is: 570,850.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,304 : 379,510 = 379,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,304/379,510 = 379,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,304x = 379,510 × 379,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,304x = 144,027,840,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,027,840,100/252,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,850.40
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