Finding the Third Proportional to 249,804 and 380,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,804 and 380,916 is: 580,843.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,804 : 380,916 = 380,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,804/380,916 = 380,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,804x = 380,916 × 380,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,804x = 145,096,999,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,096,999,056/249,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,843.38
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