Finding the Third Proportional to 250,684 and 411,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,684 and 411,517 is: 675,536.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,684 : 411,517 = 411,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,684/411,517 = 411,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,684x = 411,517 × 411,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,684x = 169,346,241,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,346,241,289/250,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,536.70
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