Finding the Third Proportional to 250,058.81 and 547,548.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,058.81 and 547,548.19 is: 1,198,954.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,058.81 : 547,548.19 = 547,548.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,058.81/547,548.19 = 547,548.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,058.81x = 547,548.19 × 547,548.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,058.81x = 299,809,017,634.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,809,017,634.54/250,058.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,954.02
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