Finding the Third Proportional to 250,920 and 541,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,920 and 541,242 is: 1,167,475.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,920 : 541,242 = 541,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,920/541,242 = 541,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,920x = 541,242 × 541,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,920x = 292,942,902,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,942,902,564/250,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,167,475.30
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