Finding the Third Proportional to 248,060 and 394,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,060 and 394,239 is: 626,559.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,060 : 394,239 = 394,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,060/394,239 = 394,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,060x = 394,239 × 394,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,060x = 155,424,389,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,424,389,121/248,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,559.66
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