Finding the Third Proportional to 247,684 and 393,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,684 and 393,625 is: 625,557.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,684 : 393,625 = 393,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,684/393,625 = 393,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,684x = 393,625 × 393,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,684x = 154,940,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,940,640,625/247,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,557.73
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