Finding the Third Proportional to 114,324 and 247,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,324 and 247,728 is: 536,800.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,324 : 247,728 = 247,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,324/247,728 = 247,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,324x = 247,728 × 247,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,324x = 61,369,161,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,369,161,984/114,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,800.34
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