Finding the Third Proportional to 254,750 and 539,843.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,750 and 539,843.50 is: 1,143,988.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,750 : 539,843.50 = 539,843.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,750/539,843.50 = 539,843.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,750x = 539,843.50 × 539,843.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,750x = 291,431,004,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,431,004,492.25/254,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,988.24
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