Finding the Third Proportional to 114,582 and 246,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,582 and 246,090 is: 528,532.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,582 : 246,090 = 246,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,582/246,090 = 246,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,582x = 246,090 × 246,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,582x = 60,560,288,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,560,288,100/114,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,532.30
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