Finding the Third Proportional to 241,177.50 and 514,392.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,177.50 and 514,392.75 is: 1,097,116.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,177.50 : 514,392.75 = 514,392.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,177.50/514,392.75 = 514,392.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,177.50x = 514,392.75 × 514,392.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,177.50x = 264,599,901,252.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,599,901,252.56/241,177.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,097,116.86
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