Finding the Third Proportional to 113,916 and 249,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,916 and 249,768 is: 547,632.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,916 : 249,768 = 249,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,916/249,768 = 249,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,916x = 249,768 × 249,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,916x = 62,384,053,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,384,053,824/113,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,632.06
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