Finding the Third Proportional to 250,521 and 441,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,521 and 441,525 is: 778,155.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,521 : 441,525 = 441,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,521/441,525 = 441,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,521x = 441,525 × 441,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,521x = 194,944,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,944,325,625/250,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,155.63
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