Finding the Third Proportional to 110,408 and 240,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,408 and 240,138 is: 522,301.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,408 : 240,138 = 240,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,408/240,138 = 240,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,408x = 240,138 × 240,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,408x = 57,666,259,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,666,259,044/110,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,301.46
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