Finding the Third Proportional to 247,554 and 360,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,554 and 360,747 is: 525,697.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,554 : 360,747 = 360,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,554/360,747 = 360,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,554x = 360,747 × 360,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,554x = 130,138,398,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,138,398,009/247,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,697.01
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