Finding the Third Proportional to 241,464 and 530,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,464 and 530,736 is: 1,166,553.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,464 : 530,736 = 530,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,464/530,736 = 530,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,464x = 530,736 × 530,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,464x = 281,680,701,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,680,701,696/241,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,166,553.61
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