Finding the Third Proportional to 260,374.50 and 541,480.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,374.50 and 541,480.50 is: 1,126,074.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,374.50 : 541,480.50 = 541,480.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,374.50/541,480.50 = 541,480.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,374.50x = 541,480.50 × 541,480.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,374.50x = 293,201,131,880.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,201,131,880.25/260,374.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126,074.68
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