Finding the Third Proportional to 117,534 and 247,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,534 and 247,164 is: 519,764.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,534 : 247,164 = 247,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,534/247,164 = 247,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,534x = 247,164 × 247,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,534x = 61,090,042,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,090,042,896/117,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,764.86
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