Finding the Third Proportional to 115,268 and 248,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,268 and 248,314 is: 534,925.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,268 : 248,314 = 248,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,268/248,314 = 248,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,268x = 248,314 × 248,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,268x = 61,659,842,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,659,842,596/115,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,925.93
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