Finding the Third Proportional to 235,102 and 554,895.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 235,102 and 554,895.50 is: 1,309,682.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,102 : 554,895.50 = 554,895.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,102/554,895.50 = 554,895.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,102x = 554,895.50 × 554,895.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,102x = 307,909,015,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,909,015,920.25/235,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,309,682.67
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