Finding the Third Proportional to 250,556 and 539,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,556 and 539,888 is: 1,163,328.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,556 : 539,888 = 539,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,556/539,888 = 539,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,556x = 539,888 × 539,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,556x = 291,479,052,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,479,052,544/250,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,163,328.97
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