Finding the Third Proportional to 113,280 and 249,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,280 and 249,024 is: 547,430.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,280 : 249,024 = 249,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,280/249,024 = 249,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,280x = 249,024 × 249,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,280x = 62,012,952,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,012,952,576/113,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,430.73
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