Finding the Third Proportional to 243,348 and 524,137.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,348 and 524,137.50 is: 1,128,918.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,348 : 524,137.50 = 524,137.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,348/524,137.50 = 524,137.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,348x = 524,137.50 × 524,137.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,348x = 274,720,118,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,720,118,906.25/243,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128,918.75
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