Finding the Third Proportional to 114,264 and 247,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,264 and 247,595 is: 536,505.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,264 : 247,595 = 247,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,264/247,595 = 247,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,264x = 247,595 × 247,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,264x = 61,303,284,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,303,284,025/114,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,505.67
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