Finding the Third Proportional to 112,428 and 245,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,428 and 245,592 is: 536,480.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,428 : 245,592 = 245,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,428/245,592 = 245,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,428x = 245,592 × 245,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,428x = 60,315,430,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,315,430,464/112,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,480.51
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