Finding the Third Proportional to 252,890.44 and 391,548.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,890.44 and 391,548.94 is: 606,233.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,890.44 : 391,548.94 = 391,548.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,890.44/391,548.94 = 391,548.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,890.44x = 391,548.94 × 391,548.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,890.44x = 153,310,570,457.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,310,570,457.38/252,890.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,233.17
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