Finding the Third Proportional to 247,732 and 535,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,732 and 535,208 is: 1,156,280.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,732 : 535,208 = 535,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,732/535,208 = 535,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,732x = 535,208 × 535,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,732x = 286,447,603,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,447,603,264/247,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,156,280.19
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