Finding the Third Proportional to 259,229.50 and 539,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,229.50 and 539,152 is: 1,121,341.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,229.50 : 539,152 = 539,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,229.50/539,152 = 539,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,229.50x = 539,152 × 539,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,229.50x = 290,684,879,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,684,879,104/259,229.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,121,341.82
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