Finding the Third Proportional to 250,637.68 and 541,225.39
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,637.68 and 541,225.39 is: 1,168,718.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,637.68 : 541,225.39 = 541,225.39 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,637.68/541,225.39 = 541,225.39/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,637.68x = 541,225.39 × 541,225.39 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,637.68x = 292,924,921,343.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,924,921,343.05/250,637.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,168,718.62
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