Finding the Third Proportional to 249,064 and 376,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,064 and 376,184 is: 568,184.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,064 : 376,184 = 376,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,064/376,184 = 376,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,064x = 376,184 × 376,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,064x = 141,514,401,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,514,401,856/249,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,184.89
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