Finding the Third Proportional to 248,624 and 545,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,624 and 545,637 is: 1,197,469.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,624 : 545,637 = 545,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,624/545,637 = 545,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,624x = 545,637 × 545,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,624x = 297,719,735,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,719,735,769/248,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,197,469.82
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