Finding the Third Proportional to 248 and 438
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Solution
The third proportional to 248 and 438 is: 773.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248 : 438 = 438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248/438 = 438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248x = 438 × 438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248x = 191,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,844/248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773.56
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