Finding the Third Proportional to 247,357.50 and 503,353.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,357.50 and 503,353.50 is: 1,024,285.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,357.50 : 503,353.50 = 503,353.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,357.50/503,353.50 = 503,353.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,357.50x = 503,353.50 × 503,353.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,357.50x = 253,364,745,962.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,364,745,962.25/247,357.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,024,285.68
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