Finding the Third Proportional to 106,830 and 247,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,830 and 247,307 is: 572,505.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,830 : 247,307 = 247,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,830/247,307 = 247,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,830x = 247,307 × 247,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,830x = 61,160,752,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,160,752,249/106,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,505.40
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