Finding the Third Proportional to 250,489.97 and 509,727.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,489.97 and 509,727.94 is: 1,037,257.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,489.97 : 509,727.94 = 509,727.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,489.97/509,727.94 = 509,727.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,489.97x = 509,727.94 × 509,727.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,489.97x = 259,822,570,268.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,822,570,268.00/250,489.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,037,257.39
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