Finding the Third Proportional to 250,566 and 546,355.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,566 and 546,355.50 is: 1,191,320.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,566 : 546,355.50 = 546,355.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,566/546,355.50 = 546,355.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,566x = 546,355.50 × 546,355.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,566x = 298,504,332,380.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,504,332,380.25/250,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,191,320.18
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