Finding the Third Proportional to 249,810 and 380,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,810 and 380,925 is: 580,856.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,810 : 380,925 = 380,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,810/380,925 = 380,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,810x = 380,925 × 380,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,810x = 145,103,855,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,103,855,625/249,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,856.87
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