Finding the Third Proportional to 243,039 and 524,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,039 and 524,851 is: 1,133,433.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,039 : 524,851 = 524,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,039/524,851 = 524,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,039x = 524,851 × 524,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,039x = 275,468,572,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,468,572,201/243,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,133,433.61
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