Finding the Third Proportional to 247,900 and 510,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,900 and 510,472 is: 1,051,156.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,900 : 510,472 = 510,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,900/510,472 = 510,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,900x = 510,472 × 510,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,900x = 260,581,662,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,581,662,784/247,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,051,156.36
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