Finding the Third Proportional to 245,032 and 500,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,032 and 500,430 is: 1,022,030.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,032 : 500,430 = 500,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,032/500,430 = 500,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,032x = 500,430 × 500,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,032x = 250,430,184,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,430,184,900/245,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,022,030.53
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