Finding the Third Proportional to 248,576 and 393,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,576 and 393,792 is: 623,841.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,576 : 393,792 = 393,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,576/393,792 = 393,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,576x = 393,792 × 393,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,576x = 155,072,139,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,072,139,264/248,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,841.96
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