Finding the Third Proportional to 245,430 and 525,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,430 and 525,825 is: 1,126,561.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,430 : 525,825 = 525,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,430/525,825 = 525,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,430x = 525,825 × 525,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,430x = 276,491,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,491,930,625/245,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126,561.26
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