Finding the Third Proportional to 112,760 and 247,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,760 and 247,842 is: 544,746.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,760 : 247,842 = 247,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,760/247,842 = 247,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,760x = 247,842 × 247,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,760x = 61,425,656,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,425,656,964/112,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,746.87
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