Finding the Third Proportional to 112,764 and 247,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,764 and 247,848 is: 544,753.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,764 : 247,848 = 247,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,764/247,848 = 247,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,764x = 247,848 × 247,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,764x = 61,428,631,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,428,631,104/112,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,753.92
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