Finding the Third Proportional to 112,272 and 241,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,272 and 241,176 is: 518,079.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,272 : 241,176 = 241,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,272/241,176 = 241,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,272x = 241,176 × 241,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,272x = 58,165,862,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,165,862,976/112,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,079.87
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