Finding the Third Proportional to 110,802 and 242,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,802 and 242,340 is: 530,032.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,802 : 242,340 = 242,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,802/242,340 = 242,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,802x = 242,340 × 242,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,802x = 58,728,675,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,728,675,600/110,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,032.63
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