Finding the Third Proportional to 267,178.50 and 545,236.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,178.50 and 545,236.50 is: 1,112,675.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,178.50 : 545,236.50 = 545,236.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,178.50/545,236.50 = 545,236.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,178.50x = 545,236.50 × 545,236.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,178.50x = 297,282,840,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,282,840,932.25/267,178.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,675.01
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