Finding the Third Proportional to 239,927 and 525,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,927 and 525,053 is: 1,149,018.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,927 : 525,053 = 525,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,927/525,053 = 525,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,927x = 525,053 × 525,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,927x = 275,680,652,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,680,652,809/239,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,149,018.88
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