Finding the Third Proportional to 266,449.50 and 519,412.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,449.50 and 519,412.50 is: 1,012,534.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,449.50 : 519,412.50 = 519,412.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,449.50/519,412.50 = 519,412.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,449.50x = 519,412.50 × 519,412.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,449.50x = 269,789,345,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,789,345,156.25/266,449.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,012,534.63
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