Finding the Third Proportional to 110,920 and 243,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,920 and 243,962 is: 536,580.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,920 : 243,962 = 243,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,920/243,962 = 243,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,920x = 243,962 × 243,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,920x = 59,517,457,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,517,457,444/110,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,580.03
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