Finding the Third Proportional to 111,539 and 245,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,539 and 245,313 is: 539,528.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,539 : 245,313 = 245,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,539/245,313 = 245,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,539x = 245,313 × 245,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,539x = 60,178,467,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,178,467,969/111,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,528.49
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