Finding the Third Proportional to 252,321 and 551,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,321 and 551,082 is: 1,203,591.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,321 : 551,082 = 551,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,321/551,082 = 551,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,321x = 551,082 × 551,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,321x = 303,691,370,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,691,370,724/252,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,203,591.34
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