Finding the Third Proportional to 112,494 and 244,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,494 and 244,674 is: 532,164.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,494 : 244,674 = 244,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,494/244,674 = 244,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,494x = 244,674 × 244,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,494x = 59,865,366,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,865,366,276/112,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,164.97
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