Finding the Third Proportional to 110,788 and 240,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,788 and 240,368 is: 521,507.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,788 : 240,368 = 240,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,788/240,368 = 240,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,788x = 240,368 × 240,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,788x = 57,776,775,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,776,775,424/110,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,507.52
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