Finding the Third Proportional to 247,376 and 373,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,376 and 373,356 is: 563,493.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,376 : 373,356 = 373,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,376/373,356 = 373,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,376x = 373,356 × 373,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,376x = 139,394,702,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,394,702,736/247,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,493.24
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