Finding the Third Proportional to 252,666 and 540,330.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,666 and 540,330.75 is: 1,155,506.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,666 : 540,330.75 = 540,330.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,666/540,330.75 = 540,330.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,666x = 540,330.75 × 540,330.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,666x = 291,957,319,395.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,957,319,395.56/252,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,155,506.95
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