Finding the Third Proportional to 115,022 and 244,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,022 and 244,948 is: 521,635.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,022 : 244,948 = 244,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,022/244,948 = 244,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,022x = 244,948 × 244,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,022x = 59,999,522,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,999,522,704/115,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,635.19
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