Finding the Third Proportional to 248,040 and 371,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,040 and 371,508 is: 556,435.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,040 : 371,508 = 371,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,040/371,508 = 371,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,040x = 371,508 × 371,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,040x = 138,018,194,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,018,194,064/248,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,435.23
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