Finding the Third Proportional to 251,068 and 536,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,068 and 536,672 is: 1,147,166.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,068 : 536,672 = 536,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,068/536,672 = 536,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,068x = 536,672 × 536,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,068x = 288,016,835,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,016,835,584/251,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,166.65
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