Finding the Third Proportional to 252,794 and 380,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,794 and 380,794 is: 573,605.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,794 : 380,794 = 380,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,794/380,794 = 380,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,794x = 380,794 × 380,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,794x = 145,004,070,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,004,070,436/252,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,605.66
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