Finding the Third Proportional to 247,157 and 369,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,157 and 369,883 is: 553,548.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,157 : 369,883 = 369,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,157/369,883 = 369,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,157x = 369,883 × 369,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,157x = 136,813,433,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,813,433,689/247,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,548.69
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