Finding the Third Proportional to 248,100 and 543,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,100 and 543,481 is: 1,190,534.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,100 : 543,481 = 543,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,100/543,481 = 543,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,100x = 543,481 × 543,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,100x = 295,371,597,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,371,597,361/248,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190,534.45
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