Finding the Third Proportional to 252,861.75 and 537,904.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,861.75 and 537,904.75 is: 1,144,267.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,861.75 : 537,904.75 = 537,904.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,861.75/537,904.75 = 537,904.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,861.75x = 537,904.75 × 537,904.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,861.75x = 289,341,520,072.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,341,520,072.56/252,861.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,267.65
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