Finding the Third Proportional to 113,936 and 249,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,936 and 249,328 is: 545,608.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,936 : 249,328 = 249,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,936/249,328 = 249,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,936x = 249,328 × 249,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,936x = 62,164,451,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,164,451,584/113,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,608.51
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