Finding the Third Proportional to 113,634 and 246,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,634 and 246,924 is: 536,560.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,634 : 246,924 = 246,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,634/246,924 = 246,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,634x = 246,924 × 246,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,634x = 60,971,461,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,971,461,776/113,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,560.02
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