Finding the Third Proportional to 247,446 and 529,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,446 and 529,884 is: 1,134,700.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,446 : 529,884 = 529,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,446/529,884 = 529,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,446x = 529,884 × 529,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,446x = 280,777,053,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,777,053,456/247,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134,700.31
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