Finding the Third Proportional to 252,562 and 392,123
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,562 and 392,123 is: 608,802.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,562 : 392,123 = 392,123 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,562/392,123 = 392,123/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,562x = 392,123 × 392,123 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,562x = 153,760,447,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,760,447,129/252,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,802.78
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