Finding the Third Proportional to 242,746 and 528,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,746 and 528,098 is: 1,148,886.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,746 : 528,098 = 528,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,746/528,098 = 528,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,746x = 528,098 × 528,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,746x = 278,887,497,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,887,497,604/242,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,148,886.07
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