Finding the Third Proportional to 245,922 and 507,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,922 and 507,177 is: 1,045,976.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,922 : 507,177 = 507,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,922/507,177 = 507,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,922x = 507,177 × 507,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,922x = 257,228,509,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,228,509,329/245,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,045,976.00
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