Finding the Third Proportional to 115,046 and 246,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,046 and 246,086 is: 526,383.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,046 : 246,086 = 246,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,046/246,086 = 246,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,046x = 246,086 × 246,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,046x = 60,558,319,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,558,319,396/115,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,383.53
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