Finding the Third Proportional to 111,339 and 246,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,339 and 246,006 is: 543,555.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,339 : 246,006 = 246,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,339/246,006 = 246,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,339x = 246,006 × 246,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,339x = 60,518,952,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,518,952,036/111,339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,555.74
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