Finding the Third Proportional to 247,754 and 373,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,754 and 373,953 is: 564,434.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,754 : 373,953 = 373,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,754/373,953 = 373,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,754x = 373,953 × 373,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,754x = 139,840,846,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,840,846,209/247,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,434.26
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