Finding the Third Proportional to 115,962 and 246,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,962 and 246,138 is: 522,446.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,962 : 246,138 = 246,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,962/246,138 = 246,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,962x = 246,138 × 246,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,962x = 60,583,915,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,583,915,044/115,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,446.28
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