Finding the Third Proportional to 108,316 and 241,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,316 and 241,535 is: 538,601.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,316 : 241,535 = 241,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,316/241,535 = 241,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,316x = 241,535 × 241,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,316x = 58,339,156,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,339,156,225/108,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,601.46
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