Finding the Third Proportional to 113,828 and 245,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,828 and 245,894 is: 531,186.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,828 : 245,894 = 245,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,828/245,894 = 245,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,828x = 245,894 × 245,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,828x = 60,463,859,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,463,859,236/113,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,186.17
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