Finding the Third Proportional to 241,839 and 526,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,839 and 526,689 is: 1,147,049.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,839 : 526,689 = 526,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,839/526,689 = 526,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,839x = 526,689 × 526,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,839x = 277,401,302,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,401,302,721/241,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,049.49
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