Finding the Third Proportional to 243,436 and 524,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,436 and 524,672 is: 1,130,813.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,436 : 524,672 = 524,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,436/524,672 = 524,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,436x = 524,672 × 524,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,436x = 275,280,707,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,280,707,584/243,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,813.47
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