Finding the Third Proportional to 271,159.50 and 517,714.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,159.50 and 517,714.50 is: 988,452.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,159.50 : 517,714.50 = 517,714.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,159.50/517,714.50 = 517,714.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,159.50x = 517,714.50 × 517,714.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,159.50x = 268,028,303,510.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,028,303,510.25/271,159.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,452.57
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