Finding the Third Proportional to 242,939.25 and 501,438.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,939.25 and 501,438.09 is: 1,034,991.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,939.25 : 501,438.09 = 501,438.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,939.25/501,438.09 = 501,438.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,939.25x = 501,438.09 × 501,438.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,939.25x = 251,440,161,863.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,440,161,863.63/242,939.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,034,991.92
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