Finding the Third Proportional to 245,456 and 529,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,456 and 529,552 is: 1,142,466.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,456 : 529,552 = 529,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,456/529,552 = 529,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,456x = 529,552 × 529,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,456x = 280,425,320,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,425,320,704/245,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,142,466.76
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