Finding the Third Proportional to 113,638 and 246,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,638 and 246,932 is: 536,575.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,638 : 246,932 = 246,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,638/246,932 = 246,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,638x = 246,932 × 246,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,638x = 60,975,412,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,975,412,624/113,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,575.90
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