Finding the Third Proportional to 249,704 and 365,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,704 and 365,211 is: 534,148.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,704 : 365,211 = 365,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,704/365,211 = 365,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,704x = 365,211 × 365,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,704x = 133,379,074,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,379,074,521/249,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,148.73
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