Finding the Third Proportional to 248,654 and 394,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,654 and 394,334 is: 625,364.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,654 : 394,334 = 394,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,654/394,334 = 394,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,654x = 394,334 × 394,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,654x = 155,499,303,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,499,303,556/248,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,364.17
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