Finding the Third Proportional to 249,676 and 365,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,676 and 365,170 is: 534,088.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,676 : 365,170 = 365,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,676/365,170 = 365,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,676x = 365,170 × 365,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,676x = 133,349,128,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,349,128,900/249,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,088.69
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