Finding the Third Proportional to 112,331 and 240,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,331 and 240,457 is: 514,724.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,331 : 240,457 = 240,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,331/240,457 = 240,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,331x = 240,457 × 240,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,331x = 57,819,568,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,819,568,849/112,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,724.95
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