Finding the Third Proportional to 112,803 and 247,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,803 and 247,917 is: 544,868.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,803 : 247,917 = 247,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,803/247,917 = 247,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,803x = 247,917 × 247,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,803x = 61,462,838,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,462,838,889/112,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,868.83
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