Finding the Third Proportional to 245,589.75 and 536,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,589.75 and 536,835 is: 1,173,468.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,589.75 : 536,835 = 536,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,589.75/536,835 = 536,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,589.75x = 536,835 × 536,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,589.75x = 288,191,817,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,191,817,225/245,589.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,173,468.43
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