Finding the Third Proportional to 251,533.13 and 373,880.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,533.13 and 373,880.81 is: 555,739.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,533.13 : 373,880.81 = 373,880.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,533.13/373,880.81 = 373,880.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,533.13x = 373,880.81 × 373,880.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,533.13x = 139,786,861,955.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,786,861,955.66/251,533.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,739.38
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