Finding the Third Proportional to 112,608 and 247,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,608 and 247,572 is: 544,294.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,608 : 247,572 = 247,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,608/247,572 = 247,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,608x = 247,572 × 247,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,608x = 61,291,895,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,291,895,184/112,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,294.32
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