Finding the Third Proportional to 115,324 and 248,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,324 and 248,432 is: 535,174.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,324 : 248,432 = 248,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,324/248,432 = 248,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,324x = 248,432 × 248,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,324x = 61,718,458,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,718,458,624/115,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,174.45
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