Finding the Third Proportional to 250,368 and 340,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,368 and 340,992 is: 464,418.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,368 : 340,992 = 340,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,368/340,992 = 340,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,368x = 340,992 × 340,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,368x = 116,275,544,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,275,544,064/250,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,418.55
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