Finding the Third Proportional to 242,787 and 533,755.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,787 and 533,755.50 is: 1,173,435.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,787 : 533,755.50 = 533,755.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,787/533,755.50 = 533,755.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,787x = 533,755.50 × 533,755.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,787x = 284,894,933,780.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,894,933,780.25/242,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,173,435.70
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