Finding the Third Proportional to 110,849 and 242,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,849 and 242,434 is: 530,218.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,849 : 242,434 = 242,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,849/242,434 = 242,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,849x = 242,434 × 242,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,849x = 58,774,244,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,774,244,356/110,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,218.99
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