Finding the Third Proportional to 259,615.13 and 537,090.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,615.13 and 537,090.75 is: 1,111,131.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,615.13 : 537,090.75 = 537,090.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,615.13/537,090.75 = 537,090.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,615.13x = 537,090.75 × 537,090.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,615.13x = 288,466,473,735.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,466,473,735.56/259,615.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,111,131.23
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