Finding the Third Proportional to 247,759 and 373,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,759 and 373,960 is: 564,444.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,759 : 373,960 = 373,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,759/373,960 = 373,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,759x = 373,960 × 373,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,759x = 139,846,081,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,846,081,600/247,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,444.00
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