Finding the Third Proportional to 248,277.38 and 526,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,277.38 and 526,347 is: 1,115,853.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,277.38 : 526,347 = 526,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,277.38/526,347 = 526,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,277.38x = 526,347 × 526,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,277.38x = 277,041,164,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,041,164,409/248,277.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,115,853.45
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