Finding the Third Proportional to 254,274.19 and 534,731.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,274.19 and 534,731.63 is: 1,124,525.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,274.19 : 534,731.63 = 534,731.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,274.19/534,731.63 = 534,731.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,274.19x = 534,731.63 × 534,731.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,274.19x = 285,937,910,775.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,937,910,775.14/254,274.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,124,525.90
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