Finding the Third Proportional to 112,298 and 249,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,298 and 249,508 is: 554,366.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,298 : 249,508 = 249,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,298/249,508 = 249,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,298x = 249,508 × 249,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,298x = 62,254,242,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,254,242,064/112,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,366.44
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