Finding the Third Proportional to 114,723 and 246,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,723 and 246,054 is: 527,728.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,723 : 246,054 = 246,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,723/246,054 = 246,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,723x = 246,054 × 246,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,723x = 60,542,570,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,542,570,916/114,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,728.28
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