Finding the Third Proportional to 241,508.25 and 524,497.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,508.25 and 524,497.50 is: 1,139,081.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,508.25 : 524,497.50 = 524,497.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,508.25/524,497.50 = 524,497.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,508.25x = 524,497.50 × 524,497.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,508.25x = 275,097,627,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,097,627,506.25/241,508.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,139,081.70
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