Finding the Third Proportional to 247,844 and 374,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,844 and 374,088 is: 564,636.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,844 : 374,088 = 374,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,844/374,088 = 374,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,844x = 374,088 × 374,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,844x = 139,941,831,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,941,831,744/247,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,636.75
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