Finding the Third Proportional to 248,064.75 and 349,341.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,064.75 and 349,341.75 is: 491,966.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,064.75 : 349,341.75 = 349,341.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,064.75/349,341.75 = 349,341.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,064.75x = 349,341.75 × 349,341.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,064.75x = 122,039,658,293.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,039,658,293.06/248,064.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,966.95
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