Finding the Third Proportional to 247,054.50 and 539,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,054.50 and 539,286 is: 1,177,187.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,054.50 : 539,286 = 539,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,054.50/539,286 = 539,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,054.50x = 539,286 × 539,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,054.50x = 290,829,389,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,829,389,796/247,054.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,177,187.18
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