Finding the Third Proportional to 112,558 and 246,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,558 and 246,024 is: 537,747.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,558 : 246,024 = 246,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,558/246,024 = 246,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,558x = 246,024 × 246,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,558x = 60,527,808,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,527,808,576/112,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,747.73
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