Finding the Third Proportional to 113,534 and 246,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,534 and 246,760 is: 536,319.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,534 : 246,760 = 246,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,534/246,760 = 246,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,534x = 246,760 × 246,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,534x = 60,890,497,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,890,497,600/113,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,319.50
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