Finding the Third Proportional to 241,468 and 524,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,468 and 524,453 is: 1,139,078.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,468 : 524,453 = 524,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,468/524,453 = 524,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,468x = 524,453 × 524,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,468x = 275,050,949,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,050,949,209/241,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,139,078.26
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