Finding the Third Proportional to 248,430 and 514,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,430 and 514,572 is: 1,065,830.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,430 : 514,572 = 514,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,430/514,572 = 514,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,430x = 514,572 × 514,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,430x = 264,784,343,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,784,343,184/248,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,830.79
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