Finding the Third Proportional to 254,044 and 536,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,044 and 536,600 is: 1,133,423.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,044 : 536,600 = 536,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,044/536,600 = 536,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,044x = 536,600 × 536,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,044x = 287,939,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,939,560,000/254,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,133,423.97
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