Finding the Third Proportional to 113,952 and 245,425.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,952 and 245,425.50 is: 528,588.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,952 : 245,425.50 = 245,425.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,952/245,425.50 = 245,425.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,952x = 245,425.50 × 245,425.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,952x = 60,233,676,050.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,233,676,050.25/113,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,588.14
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