Finding the Third Proportional to 242,944 and 533,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,944 and 533,720 is: 1,172,521.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,944 : 533,720 = 533,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,944/533,720 = 533,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,944x = 533,720 × 533,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,944x = 284,857,038,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,857,038,400/242,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,172,521.40
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