Finding the Third Proportional to 244,954 and 524,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,954 and 524,899 is: 1,124,778.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,954 : 524,899 = 524,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,954/524,899 = 524,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,954x = 524,899 × 524,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,954x = 275,518,960,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,518,960,201/244,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,124,778.37
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