Finding the Third Proportional to 250,348 and 377,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,348 and 377,646 is: 569,673.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,348 : 377,646 = 377,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,348/377,646 = 377,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,348x = 377,646 × 377,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,348x = 142,616,501,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,616,501,316/250,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,673.02
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