Finding the Third Proportional to 250,354 and 377,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,354 and 377,660 is: 569,701.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,354 : 377,660 = 377,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,354/377,660 = 377,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,354x = 377,660 × 377,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,354x = 142,627,075,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,627,075,600/250,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,701.60
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