Finding the Third Proportional to 112,952 and 248,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,952 and 248,056 is: 544,760.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,952 : 248,056 = 248,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,952/248,056 = 248,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,952x = 248,056 × 248,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,952x = 61,531,779,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,531,779,136/112,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,760.42
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