Finding the Third Proportional to 112,932 and 245,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,932 and 245,316 is: 532,886.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,932 : 245,316 = 245,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,932/245,316 = 245,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,932x = 245,316 × 245,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,932x = 60,179,939,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,179,939,856/112,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,886.51
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