Finding the Third Proportional to 249,842 and 328,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,842 and 328,022 is: 430,665.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,842 : 328,022 = 328,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,842/328,022 = 328,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,842x = 328,022 × 328,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,842x = 107,598,432,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,598,432,484/249,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,665.91
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