Finding the Third Proportional to 247,710.50 and 379,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,710.50 and 379,561 is: 581,592.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,710.50 : 379,561 = 379,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,710.50/379,561 = 379,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,710.50x = 379,561 × 379,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,710.50x = 144,066,552,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,066,552,721/247,710.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,592.43
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