Finding the Third Proportional to 247,622 and 372,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,622 and 372,024 is: 558,923.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,622 : 372,024 = 372,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,622/372,024 = 372,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,622x = 372,024 × 372,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,622x = 138,401,856,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,401,856,576/247,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,923.91
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