Finding the Third Proportional to 114,162 and 247,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,162 and 247,596 is: 536,989.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,162 : 247,596 = 247,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,162/247,596 = 247,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,162x = 247,596 × 247,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,162x = 61,303,779,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,303,779,216/114,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,989.36
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