Finding the Third Proportional to 112,034 and 246,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,034 and 246,152 is: 540,825.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,034 : 246,152 = 246,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,034/246,152 = 246,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,034x = 246,152 × 246,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,034x = 60,590,807,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,590,807,104/112,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,825.17
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