Finding the Third Proportional to 114,870 and 248,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,870 and 248,190 is: 536,243.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,870 : 248,190 = 248,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,870/248,190 = 248,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,870x = 248,190 × 248,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,870x = 61,598,276,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,598,276,100/114,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,243.37
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