Finding the Third Proportional to 115,938 and 244,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,938 and 244,330 is: 514,905.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,938 : 244,330 = 244,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,938/244,330 = 244,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,938x = 244,330 × 244,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,938x = 59,697,148,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,697,148,900/115,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,905.80
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