Finding the Third Proportional to 245,341 and 529,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,341 and 529,349 is: 1,142,126.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,341 : 529,349 = 529,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,341/529,349 = 529,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,341x = 529,349 × 529,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,341x = 280,210,363,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,210,363,801/245,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,142,126.12
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