Finding the Third Proportional to 114,012 and 247,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,012 and 247,492 is: 537,244.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,012 : 247,492 = 247,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,012/247,492 = 247,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,012x = 247,492 × 247,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,012x = 61,252,290,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,252,290,064/114,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,244.24
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