Finding the Third Proportional to 113,146 and 235,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,146 and 235,594 is: 490,556.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,146 : 235,594 = 235,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,146/235,594 = 235,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,146x = 235,594 × 235,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,146x = 55,504,532,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,504,532,836/113,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,556.74
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