Finding the Third Proportional to 104,232 and 245,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,232 and 245,808 is: 579,683.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,232 : 245,808 = 245,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,232/245,808 = 245,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,232x = 245,808 × 245,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,232x = 60,421,572,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,421,572,864/104,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,683.52
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