Finding the Third Proportional to 252,932 and 381,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,932 and 381,066 is: 574,112.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,932 : 381,066 = 381,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,932/381,066 = 381,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,932x = 381,066 × 381,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,932x = 145,211,296,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,211,296,356/252,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,112.00
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