Finding the Third Proportional to 106,646 and 246,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,646 and 246,888 is: 571,551.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,646 : 246,888 = 246,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,646/246,888 = 246,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,646x = 246,888 × 246,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,646x = 60,953,684,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,953,684,544/106,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,551.53
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