Finding the Third Proportional to 242,977 and 525,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,977 and 525,890 is: 1,138,215.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,977 : 525,890 = 525,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,977/525,890 = 525,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,977x = 525,890 × 525,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,977x = 276,560,292,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,560,292,100/242,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,138,215.93
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