Finding the Third Proportional to 112,884 and 246,757.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,884 and 246,757.13 is: 539,395.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,884 : 246,757.13 = 246,757.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,884/246,757.13 = 246,757.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,884x = 246,757.13 × 246,757.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,884x = 60,889,078,738.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,889,078,738.27/112,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,395.12
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