Finding the Third Proportional to 250,233 and 368,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,233 and 368,712 is: 543,287.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,233 : 368,712 = 368,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,233/368,712 = 368,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,233x = 368,712 × 368,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,233x = 135,948,538,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,948,538,944/250,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,287.81
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