Finding the Third Proportional to 248,120 and 354,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,120 and 354,396 is: 506,192.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,120 : 354,396 = 354,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,120/354,396 = 354,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,120x = 354,396 × 354,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,120x = 125,596,524,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,596,524,816/248,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,192.67
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