Finding the Third Proportional to 242,744 and 528,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,744 and 528,094 is: 1,148,878.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,744 : 528,094 = 528,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,744/528,094 = 528,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,744x = 528,094 × 528,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,744x = 278,883,272,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,883,272,836/242,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,148,878.13
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