Finding the Third Proportional to 112,204 and 241,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,204 and 241,904 is: 521,528.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,204 : 241,904 = 241,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,204/241,904 = 241,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,204x = 241,904 × 241,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,204x = 58,517,545,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,517,545,216/112,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,528.16
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