Finding the Third Proportional to 112,864 and 241,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,864 and 241,276 is: 515,789.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,864 : 241,276 = 241,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,864/241,276 = 241,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,864x = 241,276 × 241,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,864x = 58,214,108,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,214,108,176/112,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,789.87
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