Finding the Third Proportional to 110,958 and 242,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,958 and 242,675 is: 530,751.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,958 : 242,675 = 242,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,958/242,675 = 242,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,958x = 242,675 × 242,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,958x = 58,891,155,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,891,155,625/110,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,751.78
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