Finding the Third Proportional to 261,544.50 and 554,475.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,544.50 and 554,475.38 is: 1,175,489.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,544.50 : 554,475.38 = 554,475.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,544.50/554,475.38 = 554,475.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,544.50x = 554,475.38 × 554,475.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,544.50x = 307,442,941,481.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,442,941,481.39/261,544.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175,489.99
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