Finding the Third Proportional to 247,674 and 409,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,674 and 409,770 is: 677,953.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,674 : 409,770 = 409,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,674/409,770 = 409,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,674x = 409,770 × 409,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,674x = 167,911,452,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,911,452,900/247,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,953.49
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