Finding the Third Proportional to 248,694 and 544,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,694 and 544,044 is: 1,190,152.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,694 : 544,044 = 544,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,694/544,044 = 544,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,694x = 544,044 × 544,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,694x = 295,983,873,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,983,873,936/248,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190,152.85
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