Finding the Third Proportional to 248,484 and 393,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,484 and 393,630 is: 623,559.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,484 : 393,630 = 393,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,484/393,630 = 393,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,484x = 393,630 × 393,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,484x = 154,944,576,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,944,576,900/248,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,559.57
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