Finding the Third Proportional to 253,837.50 and 541,449.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,837.50 and 541,449.75 is: 1,154,942.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,837.50 : 541,449.75 = 541,449.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,837.50/541,449.75 = 541,449.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,837.50x = 541,449.75 × 541,449.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,837.50x = 293,167,831,775.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,167,831,775.06/253,837.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,942.95
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