Finding the Third Proportional to 247,918 and 543,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,918 and 543,330 is: 1,190,746.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,918 : 543,330 = 543,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,918/543,330 = 543,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,918x = 543,330 × 543,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,918x = 295,207,488,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,207,488,900/247,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190,746.49
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