Finding the Third Proportional to 247,168 and 503,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,168 and 503,024 is: 1,023,729.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,168 : 503,024 = 503,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,168/503,024 = 503,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,168x = 503,024 × 503,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,168x = 253,033,144,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,033,144,576/247,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,023,729.38
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