Finding the Third Proportional to 247,322 and 459,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,322 and 459,292 is: 852,933.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,322 : 459,292 = 459,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,322/459,292 = 459,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,322x = 459,292 × 459,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,322x = 210,949,141,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,949,141,264/247,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,933.19
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