Finding the Third Proportional to 252,963 and 379,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,963 and 379,323 is: 568,802.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,963 : 379,323 = 379,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,963/379,323 = 379,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,963x = 379,323 × 379,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,963x = 143,885,938,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,885,938,329/252,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,802.31
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