Finding the Third Proportional to 250,318 and 521,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,318 and 521,346 is: 1,085,825.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,318 : 521,346 = 521,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,318/521,346 = 521,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,318x = 521,346 × 521,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,318x = 271,801,651,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,801,651,716/250,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,825.44
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