Finding the Third Proportional to 106,664 and 246,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,664 and 246,934 is: 571,668.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,664 : 246,934 = 246,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,664/246,934 = 246,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,664x = 246,934 × 246,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,664x = 60,976,400,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,976,400,356/106,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,668.05
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