Finding the Third Proportional to 245,115 and 527,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,115 and 527,767 is: 1,136,356.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,115 : 527,767 = 527,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,115/527,767 = 527,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,115x = 527,767 × 527,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,115x = 278,538,006,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,538,006,289/245,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,136,356.43
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