Finding the Third Proportional to 252,961.75 and 538,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,961.75 and 538,696 is: 1,147,182.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,961.75 : 538,696 = 538,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,961.75/538,696 = 538,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,961.75x = 538,696 × 538,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,961.75x = 290,193,380,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,193,380,416/252,961.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,182.85
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