Finding the Third Proportional to 112,756 and 247,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,756 and 247,832 is: 544,722.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,756 : 247,832 = 247,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,756/247,832 = 247,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,756x = 247,832 × 247,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,756x = 61,420,700,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,420,700,224/112,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,722.23
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