Finding the Third Proportional to 241,552 and 524,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,552 and 524,725 is: 1,139,863.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,552 : 524,725 = 524,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,552/524,725 = 524,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,552x = 524,725 × 524,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,552x = 275,336,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,336,325,625/241,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,139,863.57
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