Finding the Third Proportional to 112,908 and 247,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,908 and 247,956 is: 544,533.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,908 : 247,956 = 247,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,908/247,956 = 247,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,908x = 247,956 × 247,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,908x = 61,482,177,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,482,177,936/112,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,533.41
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