Finding the Third Proportional to 247,508 and 386,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,508 and 386,044 is: 602,121.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,508 : 386,044 = 386,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,508/386,044 = 386,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,508x = 386,044 × 386,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,508x = 149,029,969,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,029,969,936/247,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,121.83
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