Finding the Third Proportional to 112,788 and 241,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,788 and 241,116 is: 515,453.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,788 : 241,116 = 241,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,788/241,116 = 241,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,788x = 241,116 × 241,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,788x = 58,136,925,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,136,925,456/112,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,453.11
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