Finding the Third Proportional to 110,778 and 243,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,778 and 243,699 is: 536,110.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,778 : 243,699 = 243,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,778/243,699 = 243,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,778x = 243,699 × 243,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,778x = 59,389,202,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,389,202,601/110,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,110.08
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