Finding the Third Proportional to 112,218 and 246,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,218 and 246,672 is: 542,222.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,218 : 246,672 = 246,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,218/246,672 = 246,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,218x = 246,672 × 246,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,218x = 60,847,075,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,847,075,584/112,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,222.06
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