Finding the Third Proportional to 247,117.97 and 539,555.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,117.97 and 539,555.44 is: 1,178,061.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,117.97 : 539,555.44 = 539,555.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,117.97/539,555.44 = 539,555.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,117.97x = 539,555.44 × 539,555.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,117.97x = 291,120,070,135.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,120,070,135.82/247,117.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,178,061.12
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