Finding the Third Proportional to 254,688 and 530,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,688 and 530,308 is: 1,104,200.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,688 : 530,308 = 530,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,688/530,308 = 530,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,688x = 530,308 × 530,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,688x = 281,226,574,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,226,574,864/254,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,200.33
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