Finding the Third Proportional to 248,184 and 332,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,184 and 332,910 is: 446,560.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,184 : 332,910 = 332,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,184/332,910 = 332,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,184x = 332,910 × 332,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,184x = 110,829,068,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,829,068,100/248,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,560.08
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