Finding the Third Proportional to 112,752 and 247,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,752 and 247,824 is: 544,706.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,752 : 247,824 = 247,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,752/247,824 = 247,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,752x = 247,824 × 247,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,752x = 61,416,734,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,416,734,976/112,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,706.39
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