Finding the Third Proportional to 107,214 and 241,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,214 and 241,749 is: 545,102.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,214 : 241,749 = 241,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,214/241,749 = 241,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,214x = 241,749 × 241,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,214x = 58,442,579,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,442,579,001/107,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,102.12
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