Finding the Third Proportional to 115,098 and 249,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,098 and 249,798 is: 542,138.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,098 : 249,798 = 249,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,098/249,798 = 249,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,098x = 249,798 × 249,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,098x = 62,399,040,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,399,040,804/115,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,138.36
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