Finding the Third Proportional to 250,776 and 567,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,776 and 567,000 is: 1,281,976.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,776 : 567,000 = 567,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,776/567,000 = 567,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,776x = 567,000 × 567,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,776x = 321,489,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,489,000,000/250,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,281,976.74
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