Finding the Third Proportional to 110,988 and 244,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,988 and 244,072 is: 536,734.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,988 : 244,072 = 244,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,988/244,072 = 244,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,988x = 244,072 × 244,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,988x = 59,571,141,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,571,141,184/110,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,734.97
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