Finding the Third Proportional to 110,928 and 242,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,928 and 242,847 is: 531,648.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,928 : 242,847 = 242,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,928/242,847 = 242,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,928x = 242,847 × 242,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,928x = 58,974,665,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,974,665,409/110,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,648.14
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