Finding the Third Proportional to 247,981.50 and 540,249.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,981.50 and 540,249.75 is: 1,176,982.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,981.50 : 540,249.75 = 540,249.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,981.50/540,249.75 = 540,249.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,981.50x = 540,249.75 × 540,249.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,981.50x = 291,869,792,375.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,869,792,375.06/247,981.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,982.12
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