Finding the Third Proportional to 247,626 and 393,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,626 and 393,906 is: 626,597.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,626 : 393,906 = 393,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,626/393,906 = 393,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,626x = 393,906 × 393,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,626x = 155,161,936,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,161,936,836/247,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,597.92
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