Finding the Third Proportional to 250,573.50 and 525,750.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,573.50 and 525,750.75 is: 1,103,124.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,573.50 : 525,750.75 = 525,750.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,573.50/525,750.75 = 525,750.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,573.50x = 525,750.75 × 525,750.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,573.50x = 276,413,851,125.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,413,851,125.56/250,573.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,124.84
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