Finding the Third Proportional to 244,569 and 504,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,569 and 504,852 is: 1,042,141.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,569 : 504,852 = 504,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,569/504,852 = 504,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,569x = 504,852 × 504,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,569x = 254,875,541,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,875,541,904/244,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,141.65
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