Finding the Third Proportional to 247,504 and 370,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,504 and 370,328 is: 554,103.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,504 : 370,328 = 370,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,504/370,328 = 370,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,504x = 370,328 × 370,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,504x = 137,142,827,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,142,827,584/247,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,103.48
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