Finding the Third Proportional to 110,694 and 242,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,694 and 242,166 is: 529,788.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,694 : 242,166 = 242,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,694/242,166 = 242,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,694x = 242,166 × 242,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,694x = 58,644,371,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,644,371,556/110,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,788.17
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