Finding the Third Proportional to 247,060 and 539,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,060 and 539,298 is: 1,177,213.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,060 : 539,298 = 539,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,060/539,298 = 539,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,060x = 539,298 × 539,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,060x = 290,842,332,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,842,332,804/247,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,177,213.36
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