Finding the Third Proportional to 250,121 and 374,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,121 and 374,493 is: 560,708.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,121 : 374,493 = 374,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,121/374,493 = 374,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,121x = 374,493 × 374,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,121x = 140,245,007,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,245,007,049/250,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,708.65
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