Finding the Third Proportional to 110,788 and 241,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,788 and 241,880 is: 528,089.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,788 : 241,880 = 241,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,788/241,880 = 241,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,788x = 241,880 × 241,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,788x = 58,505,934,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,505,934,400/110,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,089.09
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