Finding the Third Proportional to 247,414 and 539,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,414 and 539,756 is: 1,177,526.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,414 : 539,756 = 539,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,414/539,756 = 539,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,414x = 539,756 × 539,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,414x = 291,336,539,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,336,539,536/247,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,177,526.49
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