Finding the Third Proportional to 248,544.56 and 545,476.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,544.56 and 545,476.50 is: 1,197,147.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,544.56 : 545,476.50 = 545,476.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,544.56/545,476.50 = 545,476.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,544.56x = 545,476.50 × 545,476.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,544.56x = 297,544,612,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,544,612,052.25/248,544.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,197,147.94
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