Finding the Third Proportional to 252,654.19 and 380,006.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,654.19 and 380,006.44 is: 571,551.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,654.19 : 380,006.44 = 380,006.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,654.19/380,006.44 = 380,006.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,654.19x = 380,006.44 × 380,006.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,654.19x = 144,404,892,541.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,404,892,541.44/252,654.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,551.55
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