Finding the Third Proportional to 247,959 and 535,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,959 and 535,275 is: 1,155,510.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,959 : 535,275 = 535,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,959/535,275 = 535,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,959x = 535,275 × 535,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,959x = 286,519,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,519,325,625/247,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,155,510.89
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