Finding the Third Proportional to 113,948 and 247,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,948 and 247,336 is: 536,868.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,948 : 247,336 = 247,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,948/247,336 = 247,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,948x = 247,336 × 247,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,948x = 61,175,096,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,175,096,896/113,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,868.54
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