Finding the Third Proportional to 260,844.75 and 549,708.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,844.75 and 549,708.75 is: 1,158,465.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,844.75 : 549,708.75 = 549,708.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,844.75/549,708.75 = 549,708.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,844.75x = 549,708.75 × 549,708.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,844.75x = 302,179,709,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,179,709,826.56/260,844.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,158,465.75
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