Finding the Third Proportional to 113,868 and 249,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,868 and 249,912 is: 548,494.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,868 : 249,912 = 249,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,868/249,912 = 249,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,868x = 249,912 × 249,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,868x = 62,456,007,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,456,007,744/113,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,494.82
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