Finding the Third Proportional to 118,828 and 247,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,828 and 247,454 is: 515,311.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,828 : 247,454 = 247,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,828/247,454 = 247,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,828x = 247,454 × 247,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,828x = 61,233,482,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,233,482,116/118,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,311.90
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