Finding the Third Proportional to 242,583 and 497,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,583 and 497,166 is: 1,018,925.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,583 : 497,166 = 497,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,583/497,166 = 497,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,583x = 497,166 × 497,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,583x = 247,174,031,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,174,031,556/242,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,018,925.61
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