Finding the Third Proportional to 245,418 and 513,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,418 and 513,070 is: 1,072,622.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,418 : 513,070 = 513,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,418/513,070 = 513,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,418x = 513,070 × 513,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,418x = 263,240,824,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,240,824,900/245,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,072,622.32
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