Finding the Third Proportional to 248,832 and 373,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,832 and 373,248 is: 559,872
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,832 : 373,248 = 373,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,832/373,248 = 373,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,832x = 373,248 × 373,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,832x = 139,314,069,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,314,069,504/248,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,872
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