Finding the Third Proportional to 279,551 and 372,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,551 and 372,451 is: 496,223.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,551 : 372,451 = 372,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,551/372,451 = 372,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,551x = 372,451 × 372,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,551x = 138,719,747,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,719,747,401/279,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,223.40
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