Finding the Third Proportional to 243,486.50 and 533,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,486.50 and 533,675 is: 1,169,711.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,486.50 : 533,675 = 533,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,486.50/533,675 = 533,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,486.50x = 533,675 × 533,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,486.50x = 284,809,005,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,809,005,625/243,486.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,711.69
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