Finding the Third Proportional to 250,897.92 and 403,982.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,897.92 and 403,982.44 is: 650,470.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,897.92 : 403,982.44 = 403,982.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,897.92/403,982.44 = 403,982.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,897.92x = 403,982.44 × 403,982.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,897.92x = 163,201,809,808.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,201,809,808.44/250,897.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,470.95
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