Finding the Third Proportional to 115,575 and 248,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,575 and 248,394 is: 533,848.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,575 : 248,394 = 248,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,575/248,394 = 248,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,575x = 248,394 × 248,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,575x = 61,699,579,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,699,579,236/115,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,848.84
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