Finding the Third Proportional to 112,662 and 247,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,662 and 247,356 is: 543,084.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,662 : 247,356 = 247,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,662/247,356 = 247,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,662x = 247,356 × 247,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,662x = 61,184,990,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,184,990,736/112,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,084.54
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