Finding the Third Proportional to 248,792 and 530,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,792 and 530,108 is: 1,129,515.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,792 : 530,108 = 530,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,792/530,108 = 530,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,792x = 530,108 × 530,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,792x = 281,014,491,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,014,491,664/248,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,129,515.79
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