Finding the Third Proportional to 113,302 and 248,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,302 and 248,970 is: 547,087.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,302 : 248,970 = 248,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,302/248,970 = 248,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,302x = 248,970 × 248,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,302x = 61,986,060,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,986,060,900/113,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,087.08
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