Finding the Third Proportional to 247,268 and 370,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,268 and 370,731 is: 555,840.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,268 : 370,731 = 370,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,268/370,731 = 370,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,268x = 370,731 × 370,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,268x = 137,441,474,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,441,474,361/247,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,840.12
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