Finding the Third Proportional to 247,632 and 371,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,632 and 371,452 is: 557,184.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,632 : 371,452 = 371,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,632/371,452 = 371,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,632x = 371,452 × 371,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,632x = 137,976,588,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,976,588,304/247,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,184.00
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