Finding the Third Proportional to 112,768 and 241,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,768 and 241,084 is: 515,407.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,768 : 241,084 = 241,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,768/241,084 = 241,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,768x = 241,084 × 241,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,768x = 58,121,495,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,121,495,056/112,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,407.70
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