Finding the Third Proportional to 115,374 and 247,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,374 and 247,984 is: 533,014.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,374 : 247,984 = 247,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,374/247,984 = 247,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,374x = 247,984 × 247,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,374x = 61,496,064,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,496,064,256/115,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,014.93
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