Finding the Third Proportional to 121,408 and 247,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,408 and 247,635 is: 505,099.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,408 : 247,635 = 247,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,408/247,635 = 247,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,408x = 247,635 × 247,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,408x = 61,323,093,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,323,093,225/121,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,099.28
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