Finding the Third Proportional to 110,916 and 243,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,916 and 243,396 is: 534,112.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,916 : 243,396 = 243,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,916/243,396 = 243,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,916x = 243,396 × 243,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,916x = 59,241,612,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,241,612,816/110,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,112.42
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