Finding the Third Proportional to 249,324 and 534,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,324 and 534,369 is: 1,145,297.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,324 : 534,369 = 534,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,324/534,369 = 534,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,324x = 534,369 × 534,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,324x = 285,550,228,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,550,228,161/249,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,145,297.80
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