Finding the Third Proportional to 251,882 and 532,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,882 and 532,191 is: 1,124,444.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,882 : 532,191 = 532,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,882/532,191 = 532,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,882x = 532,191 × 532,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,882x = 283,227,260,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,227,260,481/251,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,124,444.23
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