Finding the Third Proportional to 248,364 and 393,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,364 and 393,444 is: 623,271.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,364 : 393,444 = 393,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,364/393,444 = 393,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,364x = 393,444 × 393,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,364x = 154,798,181,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,798,181,136/248,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,271.41
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