Finding the Third Proportional to 254,461.50 and 529,862.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,461.50 and 529,862.63 is: 1,103,327.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,461.50 : 529,862.63 = 529,862.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,461.50/529,862.63 = 529,862.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,461.50x = 529,862.63 × 529,862.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,461.50x = 280,754,401,371.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,754,401,371.89/254,461.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,327.62
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