Finding the Third Proportional to 249,938 and 356,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,938 and 356,210 is: 507,668.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,938 : 356,210 = 356,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,938/356,210 = 356,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,938x = 356,210 × 356,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,938x = 126,885,564,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,885,564,100/249,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,668.16
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