Finding the Third Proportional to 110,397 and 245,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,397 and 245,778 is: 547,178.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,397 : 245,778 = 245,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,397/245,778 = 245,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,397x = 245,778 × 245,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,397x = 60,406,825,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,406,825,284/110,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,178.14
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