Finding the Third Proportional to 265,227 and 542,709.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,227 and 542,709.75 is: 1,110,497.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,227 : 542,709.75 = 542,709.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,227/542,709.75 = 542,709.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,227x = 542,709.75 × 542,709.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,227x = 294,533,872,745.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,533,872,745.06/265,227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,110,497.32
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