Finding the Third Proportional to 114,773 and 249,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,773 and 249,876 is: 544,013.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,773 : 249,876 = 249,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,773/249,876 = 249,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,773x = 249,876 × 249,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,773x = 62,438,015,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,438,015,376/114,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,013.10
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