Finding the Third Proportional to 247,032 and 505,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,032 and 505,712 is: 1,035,269.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,032 : 505,712 = 505,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,032/505,712 = 505,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,032x = 505,712 × 505,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,032x = 255,744,626,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,744,626,944/247,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,035,269.22
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