Finding the Third Proportional to 245,428 and 519,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,428 and 519,146 is: 1,098,132.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,428 : 519,146 = 519,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,428/519,146 = 519,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,428x = 519,146 × 519,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,428x = 269,512,569,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,512,569,316/245,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,098,132.93
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