Finding the Third Proportional to 110,918 and 243,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,918 and 243,958 is: 536,572.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,918 : 243,958 = 243,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,918/243,958 = 243,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,918x = 243,958 × 243,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,918x = 59,515,505,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,515,505,764/110,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,572.11
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