Finding the Third Proportional to 250,290 and 509,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,290 and 509,274 is: 1,036,237.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,290 : 509,274 = 509,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,290/509,274 = 509,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,290x = 509,274 × 509,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,290x = 259,360,007,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,360,007,076/250,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,036,237.99
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