Finding the Third Proportional to 110,454 and 240,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,454 and 240,460 is: 523,484.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,454 : 240,460 = 240,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,454/240,460 = 240,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,454x = 240,460 × 240,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,454x = 57,821,011,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,821,011,600/110,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,484.99
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