Finding the Third Proportional to 114,578 and 246,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,578 and 246,086 is: 528,533.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,578 : 246,086 = 246,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,578/246,086 = 246,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,578x = 246,086 × 246,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,578x = 60,558,319,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,558,319,396/114,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,533.57
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