Finding the Third Proportional to 100,184 and 236,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,184 and 236,924 is: 560,298.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,184 : 236,924 = 236,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,184/236,924 = 236,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,184x = 236,924 × 236,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,184x = 56,132,981,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,132,981,776/100,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,298.87
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