Finding the Third Proportional to 112,206 and 241,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,206 and 241,908 is: 521,536.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,206 : 241,908 = 241,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,206/241,908 = 241,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,206x = 241,908 × 241,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,206x = 58,519,480,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,519,480,464/112,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,536.11
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