Finding the Third Proportional to 113,924 and 244,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,924 and 244,712 is: 525,648.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,924 : 244,712 = 244,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,924/244,712 = 244,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,924x = 244,712 × 244,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,924x = 59,883,962,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,883,962,944/113,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,648.35
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