Finding the Third Proportional to 115,734 and 245,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,734 and 245,685 is: 521,550.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,734 : 245,685 = 245,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,734/245,685 = 245,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,734x = 245,685 × 245,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,734x = 60,361,119,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,361,119,225/115,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,550.45
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