Finding the Third Proportional to 247,640 and 371,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,640 and 371,464 is: 557,202.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,640 : 371,464 = 371,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,640/371,464 = 371,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,640x = 371,464 × 371,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,640x = 137,985,503,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,985,503,296/247,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,202.00
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