Finding the Third Proportional to 265,454.09 and 575,194.92
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,454.09 and 575,194.92 is: 1,246,351.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,454.09 : 575,194.92 = 575,194.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,454.09/575,194.92 = 575,194.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,454.09x = 575,194.92 × 575,194.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,454.09x = 330,849,198,150.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,849,198,150.79/265,454.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,246,351.88
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