Finding the Third Proportional to 248,010 and 371,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,010 and 371,313 is: 555,918.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,010 : 371,313 = 371,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,010/371,313 = 371,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,010x = 371,313 × 371,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,010x = 137,873,343,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,873,343,969/248,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,918.49
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