Finding the Third Proportional to 112,754 and 247,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,754 and 247,828 is: 544,714.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,754 : 247,828 = 247,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,754/247,828 = 247,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,754x = 247,828 × 247,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,754x = 61,418,717,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,418,717,584/112,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,714.31
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