Finding the Third Proportional to 112,688 and 241,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,688 and 241,372 is: 517,006.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,688 : 241,372 = 241,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,688/241,372 = 241,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,688x = 241,372 × 241,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,688x = 58,260,442,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,260,442,384/112,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,006.62
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