Finding the Third Proportional to 249,070 and 389,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,070 and 389,159 is: 608,040.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,070 : 389,159 = 389,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,070/389,159 = 389,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,070x = 389,159 × 389,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,070x = 151,444,727,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,444,727,281/249,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,040.82
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