Finding the Third Proportional to 248,952 and 546,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,952 and 546,280 is: 1,198,712.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,952 : 546,280 = 546,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,952/546,280 = 546,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,952x = 546,280 × 546,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,952x = 298,421,838,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,421,838,400/248,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,712.36
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