Finding the Third Proportional to 106,720 and 247,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,720 and 247,068 is: 571,988.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,720 : 247,068 = 247,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,720/247,068 = 247,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,720x = 247,068 × 247,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,720x = 61,042,596,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,042,596,624/106,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,988.35
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