Finding the Third Proportional to 250,917.75 and 357,691.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,917.75 and 357,691.50 is: 509,900.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,917.75 : 357,691.50 = 357,691.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,917.75/357,691.50 = 357,691.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,917.75x = 357,691.50 × 357,691.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,917.75x = 127,943,209,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,943,209,172.25/250,917.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,900.99
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