Finding the Third Proportional to 249,107 and 376,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,107 and 376,608 is: 569,368.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,107 : 376,608 = 376,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,107/376,608 = 376,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,107x = 376,608 × 376,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,107x = 141,833,585,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,833,585,664/249,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,368.13
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