Finding the Third Proportional to 115,098 and 246,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,098 and 246,186 is: 526,573.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,098 : 246,186 = 246,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,098/246,186 = 246,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,098x = 246,186 × 246,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,098x = 60,607,546,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,607,546,596/115,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,573.41
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