Finding the Third Proportional to 247,320 and 370,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,320 and 370,816 is: 555,978.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,320 : 370,816 = 370,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,320/370,816 = 370,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,320x = 370,816 × 370,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,320x = 137,504,505,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,504,505,856/247,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,978.11
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