Finding the Third Proportional to 248,331.75 and 372,497.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,331.75 and 372,497.75 is: 558,746.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,331.75 : 372,497.75 = 372,497.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,331.75/372,497.75 = 372,497.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,331.75x = 372,497.75 × 372,497.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,331.75x = 138,754,573,755.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,754,573,755.06/248,331.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,746.81
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