Finding the Third Proportional to 252,888.75 and 541,645.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,888.75 and 541,645.88 is: 1,160,115.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,888.75 : 541,645.88 = 541,645.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,888.75/541,645.88 = 541,645.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,888.75x = 541,645.88 × 541,645.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,888.75x = 293,380,253,904.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,380,253,904.52/252,888.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,160,115.88
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