Finding the Third Proportional to 248,868 and 385,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,868 and 385,983 is: 598,642.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,868 : 385,983 = 385,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,868/385,983 = 385,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,868x = 385,983 × 385,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,868x = 148,982,876,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,982,876,289/248,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,642.16
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