Finding the Third Proportional to 112,576 and 244,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,576 and 244,664 is: 531,733.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,576 : 244,664 = 244,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,576/244,664 = 244,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,576x = 244,664 × 244,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,576x = 59,860,472,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,860,472,896/112,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,733.88
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