Finding the Third Proportional to 113,508 and 244,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,508 and 244,338 is: 525,963.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,508 : 244,338 = 244,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,508/244,338 = 244,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,508x = 244,338 × 244,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,508x = 59,701,058,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,701,058,244/113,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,963.44
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