Finding the Third Proportional to 254,390 and 552,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,390 and 552,484 is: 1,199,884.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,390 : 552,484 = 552,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,390/552,484 = 552,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,390x = 552,484 × 552,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,390x = 305,238,570,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,238,570,256/254,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,199,884.31
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