Finding the Third Proportional to 113,768 and 248,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,768 and 248,240 is: 541,655.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,768 : 248,240 = 248,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,768/248,240 = 248,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,768x = 248,240 × 248,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,768x = 61,623,097,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,623,097,600/113,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,655.80
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