Finding the Third Proportional to 112,328 and 243,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,328 and 243,352 is: 527,207.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,328 : 243,352 = 243,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,328/243,352 = 243,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,328x = 243,352 × 243,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,328x = 59,220,195,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,220,195,904/112,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,207.78
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