Finding the Third Proportional to 251,229.09 and 547,629.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,229.09 and 547,629.19 is: 1,193,722.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,229.09 : 547,629.19 = 547,629.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,229.09/547,629.19 = 547,629.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,229.09x = 547,629.19 × 547,629.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,229.09x = 299,897,727,001.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,897,727,001.91/251,229.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,193,722.12
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