Finding the Third Proportional to 250,593.75 and 411,387.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,593.75 and 411,387.75 is: 675,355.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,593.75 : 411,387.75 = 411,387.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,593.75/411,387.75 = 411,387.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,593.75x = 411,387.75 × 411,387.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,593.75x = 169,239,880,850.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,239,880,850.06/250,593.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,355.55
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