Finding the Third Proportional to 112,358 and 247,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,358 and 247,312 is: 544,360.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,358 : 247,312 = 247,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,358/247,312 = 247,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,358x = 247,312 × 247,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,358x = 61,163,225,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,163,225,344/112,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,360.22
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