Finding the Third Proportional to 243,328.50 and 520,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,328.50 and 520,281 is: 1,112,456.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,328.50 : 520,281 = 520,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,328.50/520,281 = 520,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,328.50x = 520,281 × 520,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,328.50x = 270,692,318,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,692,318,961/243,328.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,456.28
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