Finding the Third Proportional to 245,294 and 529,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,294 and 529,297 is: 1,142,120.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,294 : 529,297 = 529,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,294/529,297 = 529,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,294x = 529,297 × 529,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,294x = 280,155,314,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,155,314,209/245,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,142,120.53
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