Finding the Third Proportional to 235,021.50 and 554,694.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,021.50 and 554,694.75 is: 1,309,183.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,021.50 : 554,694.75 = 554,694.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,021.50/554,694.75 = 554,694.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,021.50x = 554,694.75 × 554,694.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,021.50x = 307,686,265,677.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,686,265,677.56/235,021.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,309,183.48
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