Finding the Third Proportional to 107,254 and 249,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,254 and 249,361 is: 579,753.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,254 : 249,361 = 249,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,254/249,361 = 249,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,254x = 249,361 × 249,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,254x = 62,180,908,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,180,908,321/107,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,753.75
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