Finding the Third Proportional to 263,994 and 540,289.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,994 and 540,289.50 is: 1,105,755.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,994 : 540,289.50 = 540,289.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,994/540,289.50 = 540,289.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,994x = 540,289.50 × 540,289.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,994x = 291,912,743,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,912,743,810.25/263,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,755.22
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