Finding the Third Proportional to 113,450 and 243,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,450 and 243,748 is: 523,694.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,450 : 243,748 = 243,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,450/243,748 = 243,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,450x = 243,748 × 243,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,450x = 59,413,087,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,413,087,504/113,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,694.03
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