Finding the Third Proportional to 248,925 and 546,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,925 and 546,234 is: 1,198,640.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,925 : 546,234 = 546,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,925/546,234 = 546,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,925x = 546,234 × 546,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,925x = 298,371,582,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,371,582,756/248,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,640.49
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