Finding the Third Proportional to 247,359 and 529,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,359 and 529,701 is: 1,134,315.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,359 : 529,701 = 529,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,359/529,701 = 529,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,359x = 529,701 × 529,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,359x = 280,583,149,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,583,149,401/247,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134,315.51
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