Finding the Third Proportional to 112,071 and 246,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,071 and 246,294 is: 541,270.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,071 : 246,294 = 246,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,071/246,294 = 246,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,071x = 246,294 × 246,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,071x = 60,660,734,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,660,734,436/112,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,270.57
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