Finding the Third Proportional to 248,376 and 393,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,376 and 393,465 is: 623,307.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,376 : 393,465 = 393,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,376/393,465 = 393,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,376x = 393,465 × 393,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,376x = 154,814,706,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,814,706,225/248,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,307.83
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