Finding the Third Proportional to 109,752 and 242,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,752 and 242,352 is: 535,156.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,752 : 242,352 = 242,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,752/242,352 = 242,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,752x = 242,352 × 242,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,752x = 58,734,491,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,734,491,904/109,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,156.46
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