Finding the Third Proportional to 253,603.13 and 404,394.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,603.13 and 404,394.75 is: 644,846.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,603.13 : 404,394.75 = 404,394.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,603.13/404,394.75 = 404,394.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,603.13x = 404,394.75 × 404,394.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,603.13x = 163,535,113,827.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,535,113,827.56/253,603.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,846.60
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