Finding the Third Proportional to 249,332 and 513,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,332 and 513,367 is: 1,057,007.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,332 : 513,367 = 513,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,332/513,367 = 513,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,332x = 513,367 × 513,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,332x = 263,545,676,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,545,676,689/249,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,057,007.03
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