Finding the Third Proportional to 106,632 and 246,856.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,632 and 246,856.50 is: 571,480.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,632 : 246,856.50 = 246,856.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,632/246,856.50 = 246,856.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,632x = 246,856.50 × 246,856.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,632x = 60,938,131,592.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,938,131,592.25/106,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,480.71
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