Finding the Third Proportional to 110,842 and 243,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,842 and 243,230 is: 533,740.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,842 : 243,230 = 243,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,842/243,230 = 243,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,842x = 243,230 × 243,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,842x = 59,160,832,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,160,832,900/110,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,740.21
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