Finding the Third Proportional to 248,637 and 542,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,637 and 542,817 is: 1,185,062.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,637 : 542,817 = 542,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,637/542,817 = 542,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,637x = 542,817 × 542,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,637x = 294,650,295,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,650,295,489/248,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,185,062.14
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