Finding the Third Proportional to 248,417 and 332,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,417 and 332,574 is: 445,241.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,417 : 332,574 = 332,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,417/332,574 = 332,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,417x = 332,574 × 332,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,417x = 110,605,465,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,605,465,476/248,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,241.13
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