Finding the Third Proportional to 121,392 and 247,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,392 and 247,599 is: 505,018.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,392 : 247,599 = 247,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,392/247,599 = 247,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,392x = 247,599 × 247,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,392x = 61,305,264,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,305,264,801/121,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,018.99
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