Finding the Third Proportional to 241,882 and 529,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 241,882 and 529,792 is: 1,160,398.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,882 : 529,792 = 529,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,882/529,792 = 529,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,882x = 529,792 × 529,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,882x = 280,679,563,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,679,563,264/241,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,160,398.72
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