Finding the Third Proportional to 248,534.25 and 380,029.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,534.25 and 380,029.75 is: 581,097.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,534.25 : 380,029.75 = 380,029.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,534.25/380,029.75 = 380,029.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,534.25x = 380,029.75 × 380,029.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,534.25x = 144,422,610,885.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,422,610,885.06/248,534.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,097.42
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