Finding the Third Proportional to 114,612 and 246,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,612 and 246,153 is: 528,664.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,612 : 246,153 = 246,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,612/246,153 = 246,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,612x = 246,153 × 246,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,612x = 60,591,299,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,591,299,409/114,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,664.53
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