Finding the Third Proportional to 249,222 and 531,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,222 and 531,069 is: 1,131,658.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,222 : 531,069 = 531,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,222/531,069 = 531,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,222x = 531,069 × 531,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,222x = 282,034,282,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,034,282,761/249,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,658.85
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