Finding the Third Proportional to 255,479.50 and 527,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,479.50 and 527,359 is: 1,088,570.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,479.50 : 527,359 = 527,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,479.50/527,359 = 527,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,479.50x = 527,359 × 527,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,479.50x = 278,107,514,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,107,514,881/255,479.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,088,570.77
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