Finding the Third Proportional to 241,744 and 518,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,744 and 518,476 is: 1,111,991.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,744 : 518,476 = 518,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,744/518,476 = 518,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,744x = 518,476 × 518,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,744x = 268,817,362,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,817,362,576/241,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,111,991.87
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