Finding the Third Proportional to 111,060 and 249,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,060 and 249,994 is: 562,731.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,060 : 249,994 = 249,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,060/249,994 = 249,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,060x = 249,994 × 249,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,060x = 62,497,000,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,497,000,036/111,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,731.86
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