Finding the Third Proportional to 247,788 and 393,835.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,788 and 393,835.50 is: 625,964.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,788 : 393,835.50 = 393,835.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,788/393,835.50 = 393,835.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,788x = 393,835.50 × 393,835.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,788x = 155,106,401,060.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,106,401,060.25/247,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,964.13
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