Finding the Third Proportional to 251,824.50 and 413,005.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,824.50 and 413,005.50 is: 677,350.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,824.50 : 413,005.50 = 413,005.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,824.50/413,005.50 = 413,005.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,824.50x = 413,005.50 × 413,005.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,824.50x = 170,573,543,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,573,543,030.25/251,824.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,350.87
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