Finding the Third Proportional to 113,852 and 241,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,852 and 241,204 is: 511,008.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,852 : 241,204 = 241,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,852/241,204 = 241,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,852x = 241,204 × 241,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,852x = 58,179,369,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,179,369,616/113,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,008.76
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