Finding the Third Proportional to 249,864 and 395,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,864 and 395,308 is: 625,413.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,864 : 395,308 = 395,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,864/395,308 = 395,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,864x = 395,308 × 395,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,864x = 156,268,414,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,268,414,864/249,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,413.88
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