Finding the Third Proportional to 112,209 and 245,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,209 and 245,533 is: 537,269.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,209 : 245,533 = 245,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,209/245,533 = 245,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,209x = 245,533 × 245,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,209x = 60,286,454,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,286,454,089/112,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,269.33
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