Finding the Third Proportional to 252,400 and 376,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,400 and 376,412 is: 561,354.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,400 : 376,412 = 376,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,400/376,412 = 376,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,400x = 376,412 × 376,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,400x = 141,685,993,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,685,993,744/252,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,354.97
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