Finding the Third Proportional to 254,151 and 543,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,151 and 543,276 is: 1,161,312.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,151 : 543,276 = 543,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,151/543,276 = 543,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,151x = 543,276 × 543,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,151x = 295,148,812,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,148,812,176/254,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,161,312.81
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