Finding the Third Proportional to 249,278 and 349,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,278 and 349,779 is: 490,798.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,278 : 349,779 = 349,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,278/349,779 = 349,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,278x = 349,779 × 349,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,278x = 122,345,348,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,345,348,841/249,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,798.82
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