Finding the Third Proportional to 101,352 and 234,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,352 and 234,604 is: 543,048.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,352 : 234,604 = 234,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,352/234,604 = 234,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,352x = 234,604 × 234,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,352x = 55,039,036,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,039,036,816/101,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,048.35
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