Finding the Third Proportional to 113,572 and 247,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,572 and 247,029 is: 537,309.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,572 : 247,029 = 247,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,572/247,029 = 247,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,572x = 247,029 × 247,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,572x = 61,023,326,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,023,326,841/113,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,309.61
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