Finding the Third Proportional to 247,634 and 542,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,634 and 542,737 is: 1,189,511.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,634 : 542,737 = 542,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,634/542,737 = 542,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,634x = 542,737 × 542,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,634x = 294,563,451,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,563,451,169/247,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,189,511.34
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