Finding the Third Proportional to 121,160 and 248,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,160 and 248,364 is: 509,117.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,160 : 248,364 = 248,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,160/248,364 = 248,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,160x = 248,364 × 248,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,160x = 61,684,676,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,684,676,496/121,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,117.50
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