Finding the Third Proportional to 248,795 and 374,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,795 and 374,441 is: 563,540.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,795 : 374,441 = 374,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,795/374,441 = 374,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,795x = 374,441 × 374,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,795x = 140,206,062,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,206,062,481/248,795 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,540.52
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