Finding the Third Proportional to 100,030 and 236,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,030 and 236,126 is: 557,387.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,030 : 236,126 = 236,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,030/236,126 = 236,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,030x = 236,126 × 236,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,030x = 55,755,487,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,755,487,876/100,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,387.66
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