Finding the Third Proportional to 101,578 and 235,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,578 and 235,121 is: 544,230.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,578 : 235,121 = 235,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,578/235,121 = 235,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,578x = 235,121 × 235,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,578x = 55,281,884,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,281,884,641/101,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,230.88
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