Finding the Third Proportional to 254,628 and 560,101.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,628 and 560,101.50 is: 1,232,047.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,628 : 560,101.50 = 560,101.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,628/560,101.50 = 560,101.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,628x = 560,101.50 × 560,101.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,628x = 313,713,690,302.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,713,690,302.25/254,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,232,047.11
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