Finding the Third Proportional to 251,353 and 538,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,353 and 538,687 is: 1,154,486.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,353 : 538,687 = 538,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,353/538,687 = 538,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,353x = 538,687 × 538,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,353x = 290,183,683,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,183,683,969/251,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,486.65
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