Finding the Third Proportional to 247,752 and 365,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,752 and 365,796 is: 540,083.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,752 : 365,796 = 365,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,752/365,796 = 365,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,752x = 365,796 × 365,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,752x = 133,806,713,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,806,713,616/247,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,083.28
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