Finding the Third Proportional to 106,768 and 247,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,768 and 247,142 is: 572,073.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,768 : 247,142 = 247,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,768/247,142 = 247,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,768x = 247,142 × 247,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,768x = 61,079,168,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,079,168,164/106,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,073.73
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