Finding the Third Proportional to 112,824 and 245,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,824 and 245,070 is: 532,327.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,824 : 245,070 = 245,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,824/245,070 = 245,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,824x = 245,070 × 245,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,824x = 60,059,304,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,059,304,900/112,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,327.39
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