Finding the Third Proportional to 254,326.50 and 393,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,326.50 and 393,180 is: 607,842.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,326.50 : 393,180 = 393,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,326.50/393,180 = 393,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,326.50x = 393,180 × 393,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,326.50x = 154,590,512,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,590,512,400/254,326.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,842.72
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