Finding the Third Proportional to 250,748 and 366,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,748 and 366,513 is: 535,724.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,748 : 366,513 = 366,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,748/366,513 = 366,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,748x = 366,513 × 366,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,748x = 134,331,779,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,331,779,169/250,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,724.23
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