Finding the Third Proportional to 112,692 and 244,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,692 and 244,176 is: 529,069.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,692 : 244,176 = 244,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,692/244,176 = 244,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,692x = 244,176 × 244,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,692x = 59,621,918,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,621,918,976/112,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,069.67
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