Finding the Third Proportional to 112,252 and 249,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,252 and 249,422 is: 554,211.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,252 : 249,422 = 249,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,252/249,422 = 249,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,252x = 249,422 × 249,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,252x = 62,211,334,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,211,334,084/112,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,211.36
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