Finding the Third Proportional to 115,328 and 248,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,328 and 248,440 is: 535,190.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,328 : 248,440 = 248,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,328/248,440 = 248,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,328x = 248,440 × 248,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,328x = 61,722,433,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,722,433,600/115,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,190.36
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