Finding the Third Proportional to 247,110 and 502,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,110 and 502,962 is: 1,023,717.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,110 : 502,962 = 502,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,110/502,962 = 502,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,110x = 502,962 × 502,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,110x = 252,970,773,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,970,773,444/247,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,023,717.27
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