Finding the Third Proportional to 112,332 and 245,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,332 and 245,478 is: 536,440.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,332 : 245,478 = 245,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,332/245,478 = 245,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,332x = 245,478 × 245,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,332x = 60,259,448,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,259,448,484/112,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,440.63
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