Finding the Third Proportional to 121,848 and 247,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,848 and 247,044 is: 500,875.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,848 : 247,044 = 247,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,848/247,044 = 247,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,848x = 247,044 × 247,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,848x = 61,030,737,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,030,737,936/121,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,875.99
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