Finding the Third Proportional to 113,524 and 246,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,524 and 246,696 is: 536,088.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,524 : 246,696 = 246,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,524/246,696 = 246,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,524x = 246,696 × 246,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,524x = 60,858,916,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,858,916,416/113,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,088.55
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