Finding the Third Proportional to 254,976 and 375,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,976 and 375,021 is: 551,584.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,976 : 375,021 = 375,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,976/375,021 = 375,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,976x = 375,021 × 375,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,976x = 140,640,750,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,640,750,441/254,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,584.27
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