Finding the Third Proportional to 114,244 and 247,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,244 and 247,928 is: 538,043.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,244 : 247,928 = 247,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,244/247,928 = 247,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,244x = 247,928 × 247,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,244x = 61,468,293,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,468,293,184/114,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,043.95
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