Finding the Third Proportional to 113,940 and 249,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,940 and 249,334 is: 545,615.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,940 : 249,334 = 249,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,940/249,334 = 249,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,940x = 249,334 × 249,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,940x = 62,167,443,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,167,443,556/113,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,615.62
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