Finding the Third Proportional to 252,710 and 394,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,710 and 394,269 is: 615,124.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,710 : 394,269 = 394,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,710/394,269 = 394,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,710x = 394,269 × 394,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,710x = 155,448,044,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,448,044,361/252,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,124.23
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