Finding the Third Proportional to 245,601 and 515,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,601 and 515,970 is: 1,083,973.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,601 : 515,970 = 515,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,601/515,970 = 515,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,601x = 515,970 × 515,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,601x = 266,225,040,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,225,040,900/245,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,083,973.77
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