Finding the Third Proportional to 252,054 and 553,801.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,054 and 553,801.50 is: 1,216,787.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,054 : 553,801.50 = 553,801.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,054/553,801.50 = 553,801.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,054x = 553,801.50 × 553,801.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,054x = 306,696,101,402.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,696,101,402.25/252,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,216,787.28
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