Finding the Third Proportional to 249,272.63 and 386,712.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,272.63 and 386,712.75 is: 599,932.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,272.63 : 386,712.75 = 386,712.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,272.63/386,712.75 = 386,712.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,272.63x = 386,712.75 × 386,712.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,272.63x = 149,546,751,012.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,546,751,012.56/249,272.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,932.51
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