Finding the Third Proportional to 245,679 and 532,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,679 and 532,830 is: 1,155,604.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,679 : 532,830 = 532,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,679/532,830 = 532,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,679x = 532,830 × 532,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,679x = 283,907,808,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,907,808,900/245,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,155,604.71
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