Finding the Third Proportional to 248,731 and 532,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,731 and 532,949 is: 1,141,935.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,731 : 532,949 = 532,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,731/532,949 = 532,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,731x = 532,949 × 532,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,731x = 284,034,636,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,034,636,601/248,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,935.01
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