Finding the Third Proportional to 249,288 and 540,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,288 and 540,636 is: 1,172,488.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,288 : 540,636 = 540,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,288/540,636 = 540,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,288x = 540,636 × 540,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,288x = 292,287,284,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,287,284,496/249,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,172,488.38
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