Finding the Third Proportional to 115,906 and 244,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,906 and 244,473 is: 515,651.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,906 : 244,473 = 244,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,906/244,473 = 244,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,906x = 244,473 × 244,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,906x = 59,767,047,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,767,047,729/115,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,651.03
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