Finding the Third Proportional to 249,804 and 383,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,804 and 383,026 is: 587,296.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,804 : 383,026 = 383,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,804/383,026 = 383,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,804x = 383,026 × 383,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,804x = 146,708,916,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,708,916,676/249,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,296.11
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