Finding the Third Proportional to 250,764 and 388,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,764 and 388,449 is: 601,731.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,764 : 388,449 = 388,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,764/388,449 = 388,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,764x = 388,449 × 388,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,764x = 150,892,625,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,892,625,601/250,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601,731.61
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