Finding the Third Proportional to 249,364 and 533,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,364 and 533,744 is: 1,142,436.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,364 : 533,744 = 533,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,364/533,744 = 533,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,364x = 533,744 × 533,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,364x = 284,882,657,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,882,657,536/249,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,142,436.99
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