Finding the Third Proportional to 247,515 and 383,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,515 and 383,910 is: 595,466.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,515 : 383,910 = 383,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,515/383,910 = 383,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,515x = 383,910 × 383,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,515x = 147,386,888,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,386,888,100/247,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,466.49
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