Finding the Third Proportional to 250,354 and 384,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,354 and 384,279 is: 589,846.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,354 : 384,279 = 384,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,354/384,279 = 384,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,354x = 384,279 × 384,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,354x = 147,670,349,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,670,349,841/250,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,846.18
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