Finding the Third Proportional to 247,032 and 531,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,032 and 531,513 is: 1,143,601.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,032 : 531,513 = 531,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,032/531,513 = 531,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,032x = 531,513 × 531,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,032x = 282,506,069,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,506,069,169/247,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,601.11
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