Finding the Third Proportional to 104,580 and 248,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,580 and 248,490 is: 590,431.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,580 : 248,490 = 248,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,580/248,490 = 248,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,580x = 248,490 × 248,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,580x = 61,747,280,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,747,280,100/104,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,431.06
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