Finding the Third Proportional to 258,326.50 and 547,383.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,326.50 and 547,383.50 is: 1,159,883.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,326.50 : 547,383.50 = 547,383.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,326.50/547,383.50 = 547,383.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,326.50x = 547,383.50 × 547,383.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,326.50x = 299,628,696,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,628,696,072.25/258,326.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,159,883.70
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