Finding the Third Proportional to 251,293.13 and 541,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,293.13 and 541,950 is: 1,168,793.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,293.13 : 541,950 = 541,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,293.13/541,950 = 541,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,293.13x = 541,950 × 541,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,293.13x = 293,709,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,709,802,500/251,293.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,168,793.62
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