Finding the Third Proportional to 255,504 and 537,491.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,504 and 537,491.50 is: 1,130,695.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,504 : 537,491.50 = 537,491.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,504/537,491.50 = 537,491.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,504x = 537,491.50 × 537,491.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,504x = 288,897,112,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,897,112,572.25/255,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,695.07
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