Finding the Third Proportional to 110,396 and 240,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,396 and 240,000 is: 521,758.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,396 : 240,000 = 240,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,396/240,000 = 240,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,396x = 240,000 × 240,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,396x = 57,600,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,600,000,000/110,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,758.03
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