Finding the Third Proportional to 245,242 and 528,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,242 and 528,050 is: 1,136,986.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,242 : 528,050 = 528,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,242/528,050 = 528,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,242x = 528,050 × 528,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,242x = 278,836,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,836,802,500/245,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,136,986.33
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