Finding the Third Proportional to 247,257 and 335,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,257 and 335,880 is: 456,267.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,257 : 335,880 = 335,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,257/335,880 = 335,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,257x = 335,880 × 335,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,257x = 112,815,374,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,815,374,400/247,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,267.67
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