Finding the Third Proportional to 104,271 and 246,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,271 and 246,093 is: 580,811.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,271 : 246,093 = 246,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,271/246,093 = 246,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,271x = 246,093 × 246,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,271x = 60,561,764,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,561,764,649/104,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,811.20
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