Finding the Third Proportional to 245,360 and 525,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,360 and 525,696 is: 1,126,329.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,360 : 525,696 = 525,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,360/525,696 = 525,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,360x = 525,696 × 525,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,360x = 276,356,284,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,356,284,416/245,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126,329.82
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