Finding the Third Proportional to 250,574 and 546,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,574 and 546,372 is: 1,191,354.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,574 : 546,372 = 546,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,574/546,372 = 546,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,574x = 546,372 × 546,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,574x = 298,522,362,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,522,362,384/250,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,191,354.10
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