Finding the Third Proportional to 113,908 and 248,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,908 and 248,552 is: 542,350.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,908 : 248,552 = 248,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,908/248,552 = 248,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,908x = 248,552 × 248,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,908x = 61,778,096,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,778,096,704/113,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,350.82
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