Finding the Third Proportional to 112,932 and 248,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,932 and 248,916 is: 548,641.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,932 : 248,916 = 248,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,932/248,916 = 248,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,932x = 248,916 × 248,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,932x = 61,959,175,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,959,175,056/112,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,641.44
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