Finding the Third Proportional to 112,904 and 248,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,904 and 248,848 is: 548,477.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,904 : 248,848 = 248,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,904/248,848 = 248,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,904x = 248,848 × 248,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,904x = 61,925,327,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,925,327,104/112,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,477.71
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