Finding the Third Proportional to 249,968 and 529,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,968 and 529,730 is: 1,122,599.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,968 : 529,730 = 529,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,968/529,730 = 529,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,968x = 529,730 × 529,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,968x = 280,613,872,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,613,872,900/249,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,122,599.18
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