Finding the Third Proportional to 250,968 and 357,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,968 and 357,747 is: 509,957.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,968 : 357,747 = 357,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,968/357,747 = 357,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,968x = 357,747 × 357,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,968x = 127,982,916,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,982,916,009/250,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,957.11
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