Finding the Third Proportional to 248,358 and 373,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,358 and 373,263 is: 560,985.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,358 : 373,263 = 373,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,358/373,263 = 373,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,358x = 373,263 × 373,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,358x = 139,325,267,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,325,267,169/248,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,985.62
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