Finding the Third Proportional to 254,653.13 and 539,661.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,653.13 and 539,661.75 is: 1,143,652.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,653.13 : 539,661.75 = 539,661.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,653.13/539,661.75 = 539,661.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,653.13x = 539,661.75 × 539,661.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,653.13x = 291,234,804,413.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,234,804,413.06/254,653.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,652.98
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