Finding the Third Proportional to 114,834 and 243,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,834 and 243,324 is: 515,583.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,834 : 243,324 = 243,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,834/243,324 = 243,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,834x = 243,324 × 243,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,834x = 59,206,568,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,206,568,976/114,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,583.96
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