Finding the Third Proportional to 250,660.13 and 521,974.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,660.13 and 521,974.13 is: 1,086,957.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,660.13 : 521,974.13 = 521,974.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,660.13/521,974.13 = 521,974.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,660.13x = 521,974.13 × 521,974.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,660.13x = 272,456,987,169.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,456,987,169.52/250,660.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,086,957.84
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