Finding the Third Proportional to 247,968 and 537,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,968 and 537,138 is: 1,163,526.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,968 : 537,138 = 537,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,968/537,138 = 537,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,968x = 537,138 × 537,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,968x = 288,517,231,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,517,231,044/247,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,163,526.06
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