Finding the Third Proportional to 243,268 and 534,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,268 and 534,488 is: 1,174,332.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,268 : 534,488 = 534,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,268/534,488 = 534,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,268x = 534,488 × 534,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,268x = 285,677,422,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,677,422,144/243,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,174,332.10
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