Finding the Third Proportional to 254,668 and 522,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,668 and 522,080 is: 1,070,285.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,668 : 522,080 = 522,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,668/522,080 = 522,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,668x = 522,080 × 522,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,668x = 272,567,526,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,567,526,400/254,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070,285.73
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