Finding the Third Proportional to 112,248 and 244,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,248 and 244,134 is: 530,979.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,248 : 244,134 = 244,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,248/244,134 = 244,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,248x = 244,134 × 244,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,248x = 59,601,409,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,601,409,956/112,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,979.71
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