Finding the Third Proportional to 110,713 and 237,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,713 and 237,549 is: 509,691.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,713 : 237,549 = 237,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,713/237,549 = 237,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,713x = 237,549 × 237,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,713x = 56,429,527,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,429,527,401/110,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,691.97
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