Finding the Third Proportional to 254,174 and 552,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,174 and 552,613 is: 1,201,464.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,174 : 552,613 = 552,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,174/552,613 = 552,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,174x = 552,613 × 552,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,174x = 305,381,127,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,381,127,769/254,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,201,464.85
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