Finding the Third Proportional to 242,792 and 529,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,792 and 529,864 is: 1,156,363.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,792 : 529,864 = 529,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,792/529,864 = 529,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,792x = 529,864 × 529,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,792x = 280,755,858,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,755,858,496/242,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,156,363.71
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