Finding the Third Proportional to 250,146 and 374,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,146 and 374,535 is: 560,778.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,146 : 374,535 = 374,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,146/374,535 = 374,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,146x = 374,535 × 374,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,146x = 140,276,466,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,276,466,225/250,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,778.37
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