Finding the Third Proportional to 114,733 and 248,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,733 and 248,530 is: 538,355.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,733 : 248,530 = 248,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,733/248,530 = 248,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,733x = 248,530 × 248,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,733x = 61,767,160,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,767,160,900/114,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,355.67
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