Finding the Third Proportional to 110,984 and 244,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,984 and 244,589 is: 539,030.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,984 : 244,589 = 244,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,984/244,589 = 244,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,984x = 244,589 × 244,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,984x = 59,823,778,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,823,778,921/110,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,030.66
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