Finding the Third Proportional to 113,466 and 241,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,466 and 241,836 is: 515,437.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,466 : 241,836 = 241,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,466/241,836 = 241,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,466x = 241,836 × 241,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,466x = 58,484,650,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,484,650,896/113,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,437.67
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