Finding the Third Proportional to 248,928 and 546,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,928 and 546,236 is: 1,198,634.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,928 : 546,236 = 546,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,928/546,236 = 546,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,928x = 546,236 × 546,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,928x = 298,373,767,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,373,767,696/248,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,634.82
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