Finding the Third Proportional to 251,316 and 546,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,316 and 546,264 is: 1,187,367.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,316 : 546,264 = 546,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,316/546,264 = 546,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,316x = 546,264 × 546,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,316x = 298,404,357,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,404,357,696/251,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,187,367.13
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