Finding the Third Proportional to 112,749 and 243,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,749 and 243,126 is: 524,264.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,749 : 243,126 = 243,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,749/243,126 = 243,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,749x = 243,126 × 243,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,749x = 59,110,251,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,110,251,876/112,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,264.09
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