Finding the Third Proportional to 247,248 and 506,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,248 and 506,244 is: 1,036,542.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,248 : 506,244 = 506,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,248/506,244 = 506,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,248x = 506,244 × 506,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,248x = 256,282,987,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,282,987,536/247,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,036,542.21
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