Finding the Third Proportional to 241,546 and 530,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,546 and 530,883 is: 1,166,803.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,546 : 530,883 = 530,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,546/530,883 = 530,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,546x = 530,883 × 530,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,546x = 281,836,759,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,836,759,689/241,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,166,803.67
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