Finding the Third Proportional to 113,908 and 249,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,908 and 249,754 is: 547,609.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,908 : 249,754 = 249,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,908/249,754 = 249,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,908x = 249,754 × 249,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,908x = 62,377,060,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,377,060,516/113,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,609.13
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