Finding the Third Proportional to 241,719 and 526,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,719 and 526,449 is: 1,146,573.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,719 : 526,449 = 526,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,719/526,449 = 526,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,719x = 526,449 × 526,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,719x = 277,148,549,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,148,549,601/241,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,146,573.29
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