Finding the Third Proportional to 260,101.13 and 558,991.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,101.13 and 558,991.13 is: 1,201,344.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,101.13 : 558,991.13 = 558,991.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,101.13/558,991.13 = 558,991.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,101.13x = 558,991.13 × 558,991.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,101.13x = 312,471,077,828.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,471,077,828.77/260,101.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,201,344.58
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