Finding the Third Proportional to 112,833 and 245,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,833 and 245,349 is: 533,497.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,833 : 245,349 = 245,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,833/245,349 = 245,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,833x = 245,349 × 245,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,833x = 60,196,131,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,196,131,801/112,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,497.57
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