Finding the Third Proportional to 252,554 and 392,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,554 and 392,112 is: 608,787.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,554 : 392,112 = 392,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,554/392,112 = 392,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,554x = 392,112 × 392,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,554x = 153,751,820,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,751,820,544/252,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,787.90
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