Finding the Third Proportional to 252,854 and 380,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,854 and 380,881 is: 573,731.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,854 : 380,881 = 380,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,854/380,881 = 380,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,854x = 380,881 × 380,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,854x = 145,070,336,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,070,336,161/252,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,731.62
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