Finding the Third Proportional to 112,208 and 241,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,208 and 241,912 is: 521,544.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,208 : 241,912 = 241,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,208/241,912 = 241,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,208x = 241,912 × 241,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,208x = 58,521,415,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,521,415,744/112,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,544.06
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