Finding the Third Proportional to 114,474 and 245,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,474 and 245,877 is: 528,115.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,474 : 245,877 = 245,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,474/245,877 = 245,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,474x = 245,877 × 245,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,474x = 60,455,499,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,455,499,129/114,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,115.55
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