Finding the Third Proportional to 114,155 and 247,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,155 and 247,762 is: 537,742.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,155 : 247,762 = 247,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,155/247,762 = 247,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,155x = 247,762 × 247,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,155x = 61,386,008,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,386,008,644/114,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,742.62
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