Finding the Third Proportional to 250,728 and 529,131.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,728 and 529,131.50 is: 1,116,668.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,728 : 529,131.50 = 529,131.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,728/529,131.50 = 529,131.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,728x = 529,131.50 × 529,131.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,728x = 279,980,144,292.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,980,144,292.25/250,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,668.84
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