Finding the Third Proportional to 248,899.97 and 542,998.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,899.97 and 542,998.03 is: 1,184,599.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,899.97 : 542,998.03 = 542,998.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,899.97/542,998.03 = 542,998.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,899.97x = 542,998.03 × 542,998.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,899.97x = 294,846,861,941.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,846,861,941.38/248,899.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,184,599.84
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