Finding the Third Proportional to 113,824 and 245,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,824 and 245,883 is: 531,157.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,824 : 245,883 = 245,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,824/245,883 = 245,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,824x = 245,883 × 245,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,824x = 60,458,449,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,458,449,689/113,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,157.31
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