Finding the Third Proportional to 248,340 and 519,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,340 and 519,165 is: 1,085,335.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,340 : 519,165 = 519,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,340/519,165 = 519,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,340x = 519,165 × 519,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,340x = 269,532,297,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,532,297,225/248,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,335.82
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