Finding the Third Proportional to 104,562 and 246,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,562 and 246,797 is: 582,513.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,562 : 246,797 = 246,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,562/246,797 = 246,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,562x = 246,797 × 246,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,562x = 60,908,759,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,908,759,209/104,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,513.33
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