Finding the Third Proportional to 112,270 and 240,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,270 and 240,104 is: 513,493.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,270 : 240,104 = 240,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,270/240,104 = 240,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,270x = 240,104 × 240,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,270x = 57,649,930,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,649,930,816/112,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,493.64
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