Finding the Third Proportional to 249,564 and 534,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,564 and 534,856 is: 1,146,282.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,564 : 534,856 = 534,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,564/534,856 = 534,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,564x = 534,856 × 534,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,564x = 286,070,940,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,070,940,736/249,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,146,282.88
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