Finding the Third Proportional to 113,301 and 242,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,301 and 242,634 is: 519,600.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,301 : 242,634 = 242,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,301/242,634 = 242,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,301x = 242,634 × 242,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,301x = 58,871,257,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,871,257,956/113,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,600.52
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