Finding the Third Proportional to 252,975 and 384,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,975 and 384,643 is: 584,841.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,975 : 384,643 = 384,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,975/384,643 = 384,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,975x = 384,643 × 384,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,975x = 147,950,237,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,950,237,449/252,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,841.34
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