Finding the Third Proportional to 250,452 and 536,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,452 and 536,508 is: 1,149,285.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,452 : 536,508 = 536,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,452/536,508 = 536,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,452x = 536,508 × 536,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,452x = 287,840,834,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,840,834,064/250,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,149,285.43
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