Finding the Third Proportional to 114,336 and 247,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,336 and 247,752 is: 536,848.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,336 : 247,752 = 247,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,336/247,752 = 247,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,336x = 247,752 × 247,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,336x = 61,381,053,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,381,053,504/114,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,848.01
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