Finding the Third Proportional to 112,995 and 245,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,995 and 245,430 is: 533,084.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,995 : 245,430 = 245,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,995/245,430 = 245,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,995x = 245,430 × 245,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,995x = 60,235,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,235,884,900/112,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,084.52
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