Finding the Third Proportional to 248,577.75 and 382,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,577.75 and 382,572 is: 588,795.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,577.75 : 382,572 = 382,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,577.75/382,572 = 382,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,577.75x = 382,572 × 382,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,577.75x = 146,361,335,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,361,335,184/248,577.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,795.00
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