Finding the Third Proportional to 242,446.50 and 528,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,446.50 and 528,957 is: 1,154,050.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,446.50 : 528,957 = 528,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,446.50/528,957 = 528,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,446.50x = 528,957 × 528,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,446.50x = 279,795,507,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,795,507,849/242,446.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,050.51
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