Finding the Third Proportional to 114,082 and 244,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,082 and 244,156 is: 522,537.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,082 : 244,156 = 244,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,082/244,156 = 244,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,082x = 244,156 × 244,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,082x = 59,612,152,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,612,152,336/114,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,537.76
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