Finding the Third Proportional to 252,306 and 298,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,306 and 298,388 is: 352,886.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,306 : 298,388 = 298,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,306/298,388 = 298,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,306x = 298,388 × 298,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,306x = 89,035,398,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,035,398,544/252,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,886.57
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