Finding the Third Proportional to 106,674 and 246,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,674 and 246,958 is: 571,725.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,674 : 246,958 = 246,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,674/246,958 = 246,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,674x = 246,958 × 246,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,674x = 60,988,253,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,988,253,764/106,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,725.57
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