Finding the Third Proportional to 112,814 and 267,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,814 and 267,281 is: 633,247.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,814 : 267,281 = 267,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,814/267,281 = 267,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,814x = 267,281 × 267,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,814x = 71,439,132,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,439,132,961/112,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,247.05
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