Finding the Third Proportional to 252,539.25 and 554,893.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,539.25 and 554,893.50 is: 1,219,243.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,539.25 : 554,893.50 = 554,893.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,539.25/554,893.50 = 554,893.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,539.25x = 554,893.50 × 554,893.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,539.25x = 307,906,796,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,906,796,342.25/252,539.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,219,243.33
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