Finding the Third Proportional to 248,286 and 385,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,286 and 385,146 is: 597,445.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,286 : 385,146 = 385,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,286/385,146 = 385,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,286x = 385,146 × 385,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,286x = 148,337,441,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,337,441,316/248,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,445.85
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