Finding the Third Proportional to 252,475 and 379,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,475 and 379,359 is: 570,009.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,475 : 379,359 = 379,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,475/379,359 = 379,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,475x = 379,359 × 379,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,475x = 143,913,250,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,913,250,881/252,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,009.91
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