Finding the Third Proportional to 112,170 and 247,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,170 and 247,100 is: 544,338.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,170 : 247,100 = 247,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,170/247,100 = 247,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,170x = 247,100 × 247,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,170x = 61,058,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,058,410,000/112,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,338.15
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