Finding the Third Proportional to 250,704 and 377,248.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,704 and 377,248.50 is: 567,667.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,704 : 377,248.50 = 377,248.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,704/377,248.50 = 377,248.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,704x = 377,248.50 × 377,248.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,704x = 142,316,430,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,316,430,752.25/250,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,667.17
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