Finding the Third Proportional to 112,210 and 241,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,210 and 241,916 is: 521,552.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,210 : 241,916 = 241,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,210/241,916 = 241,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,210x = 241,916 × 241,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,210x = 58,523,351,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,523,351,056/112,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,552.01
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