Finding the Third Proportional to 113,398 and 248,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,398 and 248,342 is: 543,869.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,398 : 248,342 = 248,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,398/248,342 = 248,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,398x = 248,342 × 248,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,398x = 61,673,748,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,673,748,964/113,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,869.81
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