Finding the Third Proportional to 243,346 and 524,133.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,346 and 524,133.50 is: 1,128,910.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,346 : 524,133.50 = 524,133.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,346/524,133.50 = 524,133.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,346x = 524,133.50 × 524,133.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,346x = 274,715,925,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,715,925,822.25/243,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128,910.79
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