Finding the Third Proportional to 248,437 and 351,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,437 and 351,199 is: 496,466.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,437 : 351,199 = 351,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,437/351,199 = 351,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,437x = 351,199 × 351,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,437x = 123,340,737,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,340,737,601/248,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,466.86
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