Finding the Third Proportional to 104,560 and 246,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,560 and 246,792 is: 582,500.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,560 : 246,792 = 246,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,560/246,792 = 246,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,560x = 246,792 × 246,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,560x = 60,906,291,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,906,291,264/104,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,500.87
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