Finding the Third Proportional to 256,252.50 and 544,037.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,252.50 and 544,037.63 is: 1,155,020.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,252.50 : 544,037.63 = 544,037.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,252.50/544,037.63 = 544,037.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,252.50x = 544,037.63 × 544,037.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,252.50x = 295,976,937,415.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,976,937,415.64/256,252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,155,020.68
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