Finding the Third Proportional to 248,901.75 and 546,187.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,901.75 and 546,187.50 is: 1,198,548.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,901.75 : 546,187.50 = 546,187.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,901.75/546,187.50 = 546,187.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,901.75x = 546,187.50 × 546,187.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,901.75x = 298,320,785,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,320,785,156.25/248,901.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,548.36
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