Finding the Third Proportional to 250,134 and 533,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,134 and 533,073 is: 1,136,058.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,134 : 533,073 = 533,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,134/533,073 = 533,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,134x = 533,073 × 533,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,134x = 284,166,823,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,166,823,329/250,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,136,058.37
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