Finding the Third Proportional to 113,972.75 and 248,013.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,972.75 and 248,013.75 is: 539,697.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,972.75 : 248,013.75 = 248,013.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,972.75/248,013.75 = 248,013.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,972.75x = 248,013.75 × 248,013.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,972.75x = 61,510,820,189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,510,820,189.06/113,972.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,697.60
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