Finding the Third Proportional to 113,770 and 248,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,770 and 248,244 is: 541,663.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,770 : 248,244 = 248,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,770/248,244 = 248,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,770x = 248,244 × 248,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,770x = 61,625,083,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,625,083,536/113,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,663.74
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