Finding the Third Proportional to 254,562.75 and 502,701.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,562.75 and 502,701.75 is: 992,718.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,562.75 : 502,701.75 = 502,701.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,562.75/502,701.75 = 502,701.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,562.75x = 502,701.75 × 502,701.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,562.75x = 252,709,049,453.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,709,049,453.06/254,562.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,718.10
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