Finding the Third Proportional to 110,880 and 243,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,880 and 243,021 is: 532,640.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,880 : 243,021 = 243,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,880/243,021 = 243,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,880x = 243,021 × 243,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,880x = 59,059,206,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,059,206,441/110,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,640.75
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