Finding the Third Proportional to 115,288 and 248,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,288 and 248,364 is: 535,048.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,288 : 248,364 = 248,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,288/248,364 = 248,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,288x = 248,364 × 248,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,288x = 61,684,676,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,684,676,496/115,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,048.54
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