Finding the Third Proportional to 254,100 and 552,484.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,100 and 552,484.50 is: 1,201,255.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,100 : 552,484.50 = 552,484.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,100/552,484.50 = 552,484.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,100x = 552,484.50 × 552,484.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,100x = 305,239,122,740.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,239,122,740.25/254,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,201,255.89
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