Finding the Third Proportional to 245,985.75 and 530,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,985.75 and 530,730 is: 1,145,083.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,985.75 : 530,730 = 530,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,985.75/530,730 = 530,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,985.75x = 530,730 × 530,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,985.75x = 281,674,332,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,674,332,900/245,985.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,145,083.94
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