Finding the Third Proportional to 111,904 and 241,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,904 and 241,681 is: 521,962.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,904 : 241,681 = 241,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,904/241,681 = 241,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,904x = 241,681 × 241,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,904x = 58,409,705,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,409,705,761/111,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,962.63
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