Finding the Third Proportional to 256,189.50 and 550,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,189.50 and 550,287 is: 1,181,999.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,189.50 : 550,287 = 550,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,189.50/550,287 = 550,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,189.50x = 550,287 × 550,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,189.50x = 302,815,782,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,815,782,369/256,189.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,999.19
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