Finding the Third Proportional to 230,213.81 and 542,679.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,213.81 and 542,679.75 is: 1,279,251.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,213.81 : 542,679.75 = 542,679.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,213.81/542,679.75 = 542,679.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,213.81x = 542,679.75 × 542,679.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,213.81x = 294,501,311,060.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,501,311,060.06/230,213.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,251.27
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