Finding the Third Proportional to 115,128 and 248,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,128 and 248,397 is: 535,934.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,128 : 248,397 = 248,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,128/248,397 = 248,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,128x = 248,397 × 248,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,128x = 61,701,069,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,701,069,609/115,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,934.52
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