Finding the Third Proportional to 249,552 and 383,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,552 and 383,967 is: 590,781.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,552 : 383,967 = 383,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,552/383,967 = 383,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,552x = 383,967 × 383,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,552x = 147,430,657,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,430,657,089/249,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,781.31
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