Finding the Third Proportional to 252,205.31 and 545,621.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,205.31 and 545,621.06 is: 1,180,396.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,205.31 : 545,621.06 = 545,621.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,205.31/545,621.06 = 545,621.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,205.31x = 545,621.06 × 545,621.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,205.31x = 297,702,343,843.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,702,343,843.63/252,205.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,180,396.80
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