Finding the Third Proportional to 110,976 and 242,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,976 and 242,679 is: 530,683.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,976 : 242,679 = 242,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,976/242,679 = 242,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,976x = 242,679 × 242,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,976x = 58,893,097,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,893,097,041/110,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,683.18
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