Finding the Third Proportional to 247,536 and 360,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,536 and 360,720 is: 525,656.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,536 : 360,720 = 360,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,536/360,720 = 360,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,536x = 360,720 × 360,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,536x = 130,118,918,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,118,918,400/247,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,656.54
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