Finding the Third Proportional to 112,372 and 247,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,372 and 247,343 is: 544,428.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,372 : 247,343 = 247,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,372/247,343 = 247,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,372x = 247,343 × 247,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,372x = 61,178,559,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,178,559,649/112,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,428.86
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