Finding the Third Proportional to 249,291 and 528,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,291 and 528,490 is: 1,120,384.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,291 : 528,490 = 528,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,291/528,490 = 528,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,291x = 528,490 × 528,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,291x = 279,301,680,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,301,680,100/249,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,120,384.13
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