Finding the Third Proportional to 250,746 and 366,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,746 and 366,510 is: 535,719.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,746 : 366,510 = 366,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,746/366,510 = 366,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,746x = 366,510 × 366,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,746x = 134,329,580,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,329,580,100/250,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,719.73
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