Finding the Third Proportional to 252,906 and 529,193.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,906 and 529,193.50 is: 1,107,311.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,906 : 529,193.50 = 529,193.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,906/529,193.50 = 529,193.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,906x = 529,193.50 × 529,193.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,906x = 280,045,760,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,045,760,442.25/252,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107,311.65
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