Finding the Third Proportional to 250,344 and 521,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,344 and 521,400 is: 1,085,937.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,344 : 521,400 = 521,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,344/521,400 = 521,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,344x = 521,400 × 521,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,344x = 271,857,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,857,960,000/250,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,937.59
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