Finding the Third Proportional to 248,664 and 375,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,664 and 375,070 is: 565,733.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,664 : 375,070 = 375,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,664/375,070 = 375,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,664x = 375,070 × 375,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,664x = 140,677,504,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,677,504,900/248,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,733.30
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