Finding the Third Proportional to 250,454 and 366,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,454 and 366,690 is: 536,871.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,454 : 366,690 = 366,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,454/366,690 = 366,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,454x = 366,690 × 366,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,454x = 134,461,556,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,461,556,100/250,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,871.27
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