Finding the Third Proportional to 249,995 and 387,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 249,995 and 387,197 is: 599,698.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,995 : 387,197 = 387,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,995/387,197 = 387,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,995x = 387,197 × 387,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,995x = 149,921,516,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,921,516,809/249,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,698.06
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