Finding the Third Proportional to 111,262 and 246,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,262 and 246,548 is: 546,331.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,262 : 246,548 = 246,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,262/246,548 = 246,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,262x = 246,548 × 246,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,262x = 60,785,916,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,785,916,304/111,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,331.33
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