Finding the Third Proportional to 113,765 and 244,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,765 and 244,972 is: 527,502.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,765 : 244,972 = 244,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,765/244,972 = 244,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,765x = 244,972 × 244,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,765x = 60,011,280,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,011,280,784/113,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,502.14
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