Finding the Third Proportional to 254,150 and 543,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,150 and 543,202 is: 1,161,001.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,150 : 543,202 = 543,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,150/543,202 = 543,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,150x = 543,202 × 543,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,150x = 295,068,412,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,068,412,804/254,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,161,001.03
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