Finding the Third Proportional to 116,898 and 248,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,898 and 248,376 is: 527,730.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,898 : 248,376 = 248,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,898/248,376 = 248,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,898x = 248,376 × 248,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,898x = 61,690,637,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,690,637,376/116,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,730.48
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