Finding the Third Proportional to 252,398.25 and 546,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,398.25 and 546,930 is: 1,185,160.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,398.25 : 546,930 = 546,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,398.25/546,930 = 546,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,398.25x = 546,930 × 546,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,398.25x = 299,132,424,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,132,424,900/252,398.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,185,160.46
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