Finding the Third Proportional to 243,296 and 522,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,296 and 522,816 is: 1,123,473.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,296 : 522,816 = 522,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,296/522,816 = 522,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,296x = 522,816 × 522,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,296x = 273,336,569,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,336,569,856/243,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,123,473.34
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