Finding the Third Proportional to 248,967 and 377,210.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 248,967 and 377,210.25 is: 571,511.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,967 : 377,210.25 = 377,210.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,967/377,210.25 = 377,210.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,967x = 377,210.25 × 377,210.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,967x = 142,287,572,705.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,287,572,705.06/248,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,511.78
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