Finding the Third Proportional to 247,929 and 508,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,929 and 508,926 is: 1,044,676.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,929 : 508,926 = 508,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,929/508,926 = 508,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,929x = 508,926 × 508,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,929x = 259,005,673,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,005,673,476/247,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,676.80
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