Finding the Third Proportional to 112,816 and 250,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,816 and 250,848 is: 557,764.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,816 : 250,848 = 250,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,816/250,848 = 250,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,816x = 250,848 × 250,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,816x = 62,924,719,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,924,719,104/112,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,764.14
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