Finding the Third Proportional to 101,401 and 234,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,401 and 234,735 is: 543,392.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,401 : 234,735 = 234,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,401/234,735 = 234,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,401x = 234,735 × 234,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,401x = 55,100,520,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,100,520,225/101,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,392.28
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