Finding the Third Proportional to 114,762 and 246,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,762 and 246,126 is: 527,857.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,762 : 246,126 = 246,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,762/246,126 = 246,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,762x = 246,126 × 246,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,762x = 60,578,007,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,578,007,876/114,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,857.72
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