Finding the Third Proportional to 241,448 and 524,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,448 and 524,878 is: 1,141,019.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,448 : 524,878 = 524,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,448/524,878 = 524,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,448x = 524,878 × 524,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,448x = 275,496,914,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,496,914,884/241,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,019.66
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