Finding the Third Proportional to 112,419 and 245,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,419 and 245,546 is: 536,322.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,419 : 245,546 = 245,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,419/245,546 = 245,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,419x = 245,546 × 245,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,419x = 60,292,838,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,292,838,116/112,419 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,322.49
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