Finding the Third Proportional to 250,455 and 366,691.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,455 and 366,691.50 is: 536,873.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,455 : 366,691.50 = 366,691.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,455/366,691.50 = 366,691.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,455x = 366,691.50 × 366,691.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,455x = 134,462,656,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,462,656,172.25/250,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,873.51
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