Finding the Third Proportional to 250,434 and 543,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,434 and 543,330 is: 1,178,783.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,434 : 543,330 = 543,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,434/543,330 = 543,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,434x = 543,330 × 543,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,434x = 295,207,488,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,207,488,900/250,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,178,783.59
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