Finding the Third Proportional to 243,432 and 524,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,432 and 524,664 is: 1,130,797.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,432 : 524,664 = 524,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,432/524,664 = 524,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,432x = 524,664 × 524,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,432x = 275,272,312,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,272,312,896/243,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,797.57
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