Finding the Third Proportional to 242,986 and 525,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,986 and 525,908 is: 1,138,251.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,986 : 525,908 = 525,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,986/525,908 = 525,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,986x = 525,908 × 525,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,986x = 276,579,224,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,579,224,464/242,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,138,251.69
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