Finding the Third Proportional to 116,366 and 248,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,366 and 248,284 is: 529,750.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,366 : 248,284 = 248,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,366/248,284 = 248,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,366x = 248,284 × 248,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,366x = 61,644,944,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,644,944,656/116,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,750.48
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