Finding the Third Proportional to 112,946 and 245,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,946 and 245,566 is: 533,907.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,946 : 245,566 = 245,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,946/245,566 = 245,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,946x = 245,566 × 245,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,946x = 60,302,660,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,302,660,356/112,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,907.00
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