Finding the Third Proportional to 241,712 and 531,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,712 and 531,754 is: 1,169,831.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,712 : 531,754 = 531,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,712/531,754 = 531,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,712x = 531,754 × 531,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,712x = 282,762,316,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,762,316,516/241,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,831.52
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