Finding the Third Proportional to 100,694 and 235,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,694 and 235,174 is: 549,256.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,694 : 235,174 = 235,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,694/235,174 = 235,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,694x = 235,174 × 235,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,694x = 55,306,810,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,306,810,276/100,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,256.26
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