Finding the Third Proportional to 248,232 and 383,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,232 and 383,580 is: 592,726.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,232 : 383,580 = 383,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,232/383,580 = 383,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,232x = 383,580 × 383,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,232x = 147,133,616,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,133,616,400/248,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,726.23
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