Finding the Third Proportional to 112,922 and 245,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,922 and 245,532 is: 533,872.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,922 : 245,532 = 245,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,922/245,532 = 245,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,922x = 245,532 × 245,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,922x = 60,285,963,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,285,963,024/112,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,872.61
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