Finding the Third Proportional to 113,506 and 246,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,506 and 246,868 is: 536,921.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,506 : 246,868 = 246,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,506/246,868 = 246,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,506x = 246,868 × 246,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,506x = 60,943,809,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,943,809,424/113,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,921.48
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