Finding the Third Proportional to 113,674 and 247,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,674 and 247,305 is: 538,027.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,674 : 247,305 = 247,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,674/247,305 = 247,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,674x = 247,305 × 247,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,674x = 61,159,763,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,159,763,025/113,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,027.72
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