Finding the Third Proportional to 248,914 and 546,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,914 and 546,212 is: 1,198,596.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,914 : 546,212 = 546,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,914/546,212 = 546,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,914x = 546,212 × 546,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,914x = 298,347,548,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,347,548,944/248,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,596.90
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