Finding the Third Proportional to 250,032 and 375,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,032 and 375,075 is: 562,653.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,032 : 375,075 = 375,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,032/375,075 = 375,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,032x = 375,075 × 375,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,032x = 140,681,255,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,681,255,625/250,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,653.00
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