Finding the Third Proportional to 112,364 and 247,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,364 and 247,324 is: 544,383.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,364 : 247,324 = 247,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,364/247,324 = 247,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,364x = 247,324 × 247,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,364x = 61,169,160,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,169,160,976/112,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,383.98
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